Tauranga man Hawaiki Dean Little sentenced for assault on daughter; ‘callous’ attack on dog
The dog was seen whimpering, yelping and scurrying backwards as she was being hit to the body and…
Iwi forced into legal action over Treaty settlements to make Crown uphold commitments – report
“Some PSGEs emphasise that challenges are not minor, and that their experiences indicate systemic issues that require more…
Teen assaulted on North Shore NX1 bus after ‘unprovoked’ attack by girl
“They went up to the top of the bus, and they sat closer to the front than to…
The union that fought itself – how two Corrections officers took their union to court and won (so far)
Exactly what the complaints are is unclear – they have been described as “a hotch-potch of accumulated grievances”…
Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
Auckland teacher sentenced to home detention for grooming 11‑year‑old boy
“He was at a vulnerable and formative age and stage,” Judge Murray explained. “Your offending would have been…
Northland leader trying to clear name after confusion with convicted kidnapper
The younger man said he had not heard of his namesake until recently, but he suspected they could…