Prison kingpin Elijah Daveron jailed for $15m drug import ring
“You were responsible for ordering the drugs and directing them to lower-level associates, or catchers, for collection,” Justice…
Family Court awards son cut from mother’s will 65% of estate originally given to uncle
His uncle defended the claim, asserting “disentitling conduct” by his nephew. Lawyer Glenn Mason, acting for the uncle,…
Jenna Hastings and Tuhoto-Ariki Pene defend national downhill titles in Rotorua
He suffered a costly slide near the top of the course and was unable to recover the lost…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple’s prison sentence quashed – replaced with home detention
In December, the 85-year-old was sentenced in the Greymouth District Court by Judge Raoul Neave to 26 months…
Tarawera Ultra-Trail: Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones defend titles on sodden track
“It felt like a very different race today just because of the conditions, but I actually really enjoyed…
Yellow-legged hornet eradication in Auckland boosted by radio trackers
Thermal drones had also been used to pinpoint nest locations and to assess the population inside. “That ensures…
Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Italian military plane lands safely in Christchurch after mid-air issue
Sean Tully, a spokesman for the airport, confirmed the Italian C-130 was supporting Antarctic operations. “The Italians have…
Wairoa restaurant Gemmells continues in new hands as former owner placed in liquidation
“I don’t want to give up on my team, my friends and my community. I want to be…
Silver Ferns: Catherine Hall on juggling netball with medical school studies
“I was sort of umming and ahhing because I knew that was quite a big-time commitment and I…
Zespri wins $1.28m court case protecting Gold3 kiwifruit rights in China
This included damages of 5 million Chinese Yuan and expenses of 246,000 Chinese Yuan. The court found the…
Bay of Plenty cop Harrison Rickard-Simms busted drink-driving, appeals conviction
He failed in his bid to get a discharge when he appeared before Community Magistrate Lesley Jensen on…