Matakana liquor store appeals licence cancellation after teen Silas Sims’ death
Lawyer for Micmat, Andrew Braggins, argued that his client met the requirements to enforce the safe sale of…
Waikato businessman David Anderson jailed for sex acts in Auckland with underage girls
“I am of the view your meetings with the victims were well planned and orchestrated. The range of…
Auckland entertainer Cole Johnston fights to bar cameras from his sex abuse trial
Creamer submitted that Johnston was dealing with mental health issues and was “very concerned” his career would be…
Since placing his first bet at age 15, Dylan says he’s lost at least $900k
Warning: This story contains discussion of addiction Dylan* was 15 years old when he gambled and lost his…
Auckland liquor licences axed or suspended after selling booze to teen Silas Sims before fatal crash
Silas’ parents, who pushed for the venues to be prosecuted, have told NZME they are glad there have…
Greg Hornblow’s name suppression lapses – former executive who received commercial sex services from girl
A former business executive who admitted receiving commercial sex services from an underage girl can now be named.…
Police investigating after Waikato man allegedly caught grooming underage girl
The investigator also criticised New Zealand Police in the video for not arresting the man that day. In…
Zuckerberg regrets slow progress spotting under-13s on Instagram at landmark trial
Zuckerberg was very reserved at first, an AFP journalist in the courtroom reported, but then he began to…
Auckland entertainer Cole Johnston faces fresh underage sex charges, new complainants come forward
Johnston also faces three charges of committing an indecent act on a young person aged 12 to 15,…
Police disappointed with alcohol sales to minors in Auckland
The Auckland City Alcohol Harm Prevention Unit and Auckland Council licensing inspectors carried out the operation over the…
Executive who admitted paying for underage sex faced separate workplace investigation before he was sacked over charge
His former employer told the Herald it was “appalled and deeply concerned” when it learned of the charge.…
Wesley College kitchen worker accused of sexual conduct with a young person has been named
He was remanded on bail until March 20, 2026. The offending is alleged to have occurred in July…