Police allege high-speed drunken motorist fled up a dead-end street
A 25-year-old who allegedly stole a car and drove twice the speed limit in Auckland while intoxicated is…
Rotorua retailer granted name suppression over alleged nangs sales
The request was granted and the man was remanded on bail to reappear in court on March 27…
‘A bit embarrassing’: Canada’s PM praises Australia for first allowing women to vote
Mark Carney made the comments to the Australian Federal Parliament in Canberra. Photo: AFP / Andrej Ivanov The…
Hamish Mitchell-Wood jailed for distributing photos, videos showing sexual exploitation of children
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Warning: Contains content about sexual offending against children. A Dunedin man has been…
Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith says he ‘may have grunted’ at TVNZ chair
Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed on Thursday the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister…
Ex-charity boss Matekino Marshall charged by SFO with misappropriating more than $2m
It is also alleged that he has repaid $120,000 that he misappropriated from another, unidentified, entity. He is…
Australian teacher admits having sex with teenage student
A disgraced teacher has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 17-year-old student and sexually touching a younger…
Cars seized after bad driving during funeral procession
Passengers were allegedly seen hanging out of car windows and vehicles were reportedly driven dangerously during a gang‑related…
Man charged with murder over 2024 shooting of courier driver
A man has been charged with murder after a courier driver was shot dead in his vehicle in…
ASB fined $2.1 million for misleading more than 25,000 customers
“Customers are entitled to rely on their bank to apply discounts and fee exemptions accurately. ASB failed to…
Stranded rare whale freed by volunteers in Auckland city beaches again 18km across harbour
Project Jonah confirmed the news of the whale’s death at 9pm on Wednesday. “Local iwi, Te Kawerau ā…
Former Gloriavale member criticises Louise Upston’s decision to visit Christian community
Louise Upston visited Gloriavale on 30 January. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii A former Gloriavale member has criticised…