A troubling District Court decision on the child sex offender register – Lady Deborah Chambers KC
The images were of young children, including toddlers and infants depicting bestiality. The judge found that 50% of…
Auckland Council and police investigating park worker accused of harming pūkeko
The incident occurred in full public view and, when the man realised he was being watched, his behaviour…
Whangārei Oranga Tamariki caregivers’ child abuse trial closed to the public after complainant walks out
The alleged offending came to light when a child, Sally*, ran away and a friend’s mother alerted police.…
Christchurch traffic, earthquakes, weather: Readers share city’s biggest challenges
Many commenters noted Christchurch still had its fair share of rush-hour traffic blockages. Riccarton Rd during peak traffic…
Indian national Amrat Pal Singh Dhounsi to be deported after indecent assault conviction
But it also said that residence in New Zealand was a privilege not a right, the offending had…
Tauranga to host first Book Battle NZ, inspiring young readers
For the competition, children pick five or six books to read and study, then team up to complete…
TV star’s reality check: Sally Martin’s life after Shortland Street
Nothing was ever deemed too far-fetched for nurse Nicole because the writers knew Sally would play whatever they…
David Moynaham sentenced after child exploitation material found at his Hamilton home
This week, the 65-year-old appeared in the Hamilton District Court for sentencing on 13 representative charges of unlawful…