Convicted rapist Darryl Bridgeman given more jail time for sexual assaults of young boys
First published on Darryl Grant Bridgeman, 55, appeared in the High Court at Hamilton. Photo: Belinda Feek Warning:…
All Blacks named: Love to start in heavily rotated team
Du’Plessis Kirifi celebrates with Ruben Love. Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Wales v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday…
Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
First published on Shamah Riley appeared for sentencing in the Nelson District Court. Photo: Open Justice/Tracy Neal A…
Narco subs appear in Pacific amid warnings cartels are ramping up trafficking to Australia
By Fiona Willan, ABC Narco subs have been found in the waters of the Solomon Islands. Photo: Ben…
Canterbury landlord ordered to pay $33,000 and repair boarding house
The Tenancy Tribunal warned the landlord multiple times. Photo: MBIE A Canterbury landlord, who had been warned multiple…
Govt to double amount of clinical psychologists: Mental Health Minister
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said the government is on track to double number of clinical psychologists. Photo:…
Criminal investigations begin into three police staff over ‘misuse and inappropriate content’
Six of 20 staff have been stood down since they were identified in a rapid review of Police…
Foodstuffs South Island fined for selling recalled hummus
Foodstuffs South Island was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court. Photo: 123rf.com Foodstuffs South Island has been fined…
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8:10 Is the Government about to sell Lotto? For over 60 years, the New Zealand government has owned…
Govt’s puberty blockers move attracts strong reactions
Photo: 123RF The imminent pause on puberty blockers has provoked strong feelings on both sides of the debate:…
NZ politicians react to failure of Australia-Pacific COP bid
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has reacted to the failure of a joint Australia-Pacific bid to host COP.…
Butter prices are falling at global auction, so why not in shops too?
Butter prices have been a hot topic of conversation this year. Photo: RNZ / screenshots The price of…