Bay of Plenty parents plead guilty to charges of failing or refusing to ensure children enrolled at school
The Eastern Bay of Plenty couple, who are parents to two teenage children, pleaded guilty to failing or…
Leading jockey admits using cocaine after testing positive on race day
“I take full responsibility for what I did. I’m embarrassed about it. “I have let down my family,…
Christchurch mosque shooter launches appeal bid, claims prison conditions made him insane
“I did not have the mind frame or mental health required to be making informed decisions at that…
Three Mongrel Mob members plead guilty to making false statements about Zain Taikato Fox’s death
Zain Matenga Taikato Fox, 20, died from critical injuries at Rotorua Hospital in July last year. Damien Richard…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Businesses plead for customers to support them
One main street retail worker said some people believed the whole Mount Maunganui suburb was closed, even though…
‘Catastrophic’: Black Summer-style warning for Victorian bushfires
“The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.” People south and…
Heavy rain warning for parts of Hawke’s Bay issued, police plead for driver caution
It took less than an hour for the first fatality of the New Year, between Te Aroha and…
Christchurch pounamu headstone theft: Family plead for taonga to be returned
The circular, solid greenstone monument with its gold-lettered epitaph was mounted on a red plinth, which was also…