Man arrested over alleged ‘cowardly attack’ after noisy burnouts
Police have arrested a 24-year-old patched Black Power member over an alleged serious assault which took place over…
Tim Tam note saying ‘help yourself’ sparks outrage, accusation of theft
The post attracted more than 117,000 likes and close to 4000 comments, most expressing outrage on the worker’s…
Social Development Minister says nothing suggests Gloriavale children unsafe following visit
The Gloriavale compound on the West Coast. Photo: RNZ / Jean Edwards Senior government minister Louise Upston says…
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…