James Arthur Holder murder trial: Emotional 111 call played to Christchurch jury
As she was told by the operator to move closer to Bridgwater, she could be heard sobbing and…
Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before David Bridgwater shot dead
James Arthur Holder, 55, is on trial before a jury in the High Court at Christchurch charged with…
Christchurch trial: James Holder shot David Bridgwater but says it was self-defence
Holder doesn’t deny shooting Bridgwater but claims it was in self-defence. The Crown alleges Holder had intent when…
Government-backed Foodstuffs trial aims to cut single-use plastic waste
However, customers can get a partial refund of $1 if they return the container within six months. Once…
Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new…
Wellington teacher sex abuse trial: Wife says husband revealed claims after ‘sign from God’
She has denied five counts of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection and two counts of doing an…
Superstar jockey’s 15,000km trip for a few minutes of work
He is now rated the best sprinter in the world and motivated the all-powerful Hong Kong Jockey Club…
Wellington trial: Teacher accused of sexually violating boy half her age
Sometimes at weekends, he said he’d stay overnight and she’d move the children into the spare bedroom. The…
A twist in the tale: Steve Braunias on the trial of the mum who killed her children and hid their bodies in suitcases
There was a terrible and unexpected twist late into the already especially terrible murder trial of Hakyung (Jasmine)…
DoC to trial paid parking at Punakaiki and Franz Josef this summer
Department of Conservation director of heritage and visitors Catherine Wilson said the locations and prices were chosen after…
Rotorua Night Market trial move to Kuirau Park sparks hospitality backlash
In a press release, the council said a location switch could cut the current market’s annual cost of…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge for ‘mercy’ ahead of sentencing
The once-powerful hip-hop innovator apologised for physically assaulting Casandra Ventura, his former girlfriend for more than a decade,…