Stolen-car chop-shop boss Abdul Ahmadi fails bid to cut jail term
The High Court has now dismissed that appeal. In a recently released decision, Ahmadi’s lawyer Philip McDonnell submitted…
BNZ joins Westpac in lifting mortgage interest rates, 5-year term biggest jump
The changes are effective immediately, the bank said. BNZ has lifted its mortgage interest rates today. Photo /…
Dunedin student flat invasion rapist with history of child sexual abuse jailed indefinitely
He parked on Queen St near Toroa College, where CCTV captured his movements. The court heard he got…
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate principal to step down
In 2014, Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School became the first school in New Zealand to win the Supreme Award at…
Papakura student road patroller hit by car becomes fifth child run over since start of term
The pupil was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition. Diversions were put in place for motorists…
Prenup mistakes to avoid: Expert tips for Kiwi couples and their assets
Michael Jordan’s wife of 17-years, and mother to his three children, Juanita, walked away from their divorce with…
Drug kingpin Shuchen ‘Ace’ Liu, who drove $630k Ferrari, appeals 14-year jail term
He pushed for his client to have two years shaved off his sentence. But in its recent decision,…
Comancheros Operation Avon: Gang treasurer Lucane Bolstad jailed for major meth supply
He consequently became entangled in Operation Avon. Now, he has admitted taking part in the organised criminal group,…
Two students from different Auckland schools struck by cars on their way to class; both in Starship Hospital
Whangaparāoa College principal Steve McCracken confirmed the “student was taken to Starship [hospital] in an ambulance with mum…
Manu Vatuvei reveals how meth sentence and prison term changed his life
Listless, the former Warriors top try scorer fell into the smuggling ring and began helping arrange the shipment…
ANZ hikes longer-term fixed mortgage rates, increases interest rates on term deposits
Only ANZ’s six-month fixed home loan rate will fall from 5.29% to 5.09% – a decrease of 20…
HDC finds baby’s death linked to ‘list of errors’ by staff at Health NZ Waitematā
“This has not only been a clinical failure but a deeply personal tragedy that has left lasting emotional…