Judge rejects sex abuser’s claim of own abuse in Wellington sentencing
The court heard the man gave conflicting evidence to the report writers, unable to say if the alleged…
Rotorua Lakes Council failed to consult Ministry of Social Development on key pensioner housing promise
After delays, the transfer was finalised on March 23, with rents scheduled to rise to market rates from…
Christopher Luxon to reshuffle Cabinet – can he turn it around? – Thomas Coughlan
Luxon isn’t having much luck at that moment, but one area in which he’s fortunate is in the…
Repeat offender Jerry Moka sentenced in Whangārei for raping friend’s daughter
The 51-year-old recently appeared for sentencing in the Whangārei District Court after being found guilty by a jury…
Inside Economics: Flying blind on oil shock fallout, how will RBNZ respond … plus our R&D dilemma
The war started on the last day of February. So its impact will be buried in the first-quarter…
ADHD patients face another year of medication shortages in Whanganui
Wicksteed Pharmacy (Whanganui) and Eliza’s Pharmacy (Waverley) pharmacist Shannon Burroughs said the shortages made filling prescriptions harder and,…
Todd Stephenson writes to Judith Collins on ‘slow’ English-first rebrand rollout; Minister asks for cost advice
“This aligns with the Government’s priority that the public sector focus on frontline services. The Government expects agencies…
Northland can help solve New Zealand’s fuel security problem – Carrick Graham
This aligns with a wider national need. New Zealand’s aviation, energy and infrastructure sectors are already urging rapid…
Sweden charges man for selling wife to 120 men
He was also accused of using violence and threats, taking advantage of her drug addiction and supplying her…
Weather: Burst of heavy rain for North Island; thunderstorms, downpours possible
A heavy rain watch is in place for Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō until 8am. Bakker said heavy…
UFC Seattle: Navajo Stirling claims second-round stoppage win over Bruno Lopes
Referee Keith Peterson gave Lopes every opportunity to show he was still in the fight and was happy…
Coroner: Christchurch prison bullying of Alexander Nicholls-Braddock contributed to suicide
Today, a coroner has found the 29-year-old was subject to bullying by other inmates and felt like there…