Devonport cove attack: Local board chair ‘appalled’ as teen’s beating probed by police
The incident took place at a small cove at the foot of Maungauika/North Head, which is a secluded…
Repeat offender Jerry Moka sentenced in Whangārei for raping friend’s daughter
The 51-year-old recently appeared for sentencing in the Whangārei District Court after being found guilty by a jury…
The soldier who became a 501 – and his 3000km walk across New Zealand
“The physical challenge was bearable,” he says. “It was the weight of processing my thoughts that proved the…
More than 120 families saved from domestic violence by Pet Refuge last year as harm levels spike
Alice spent 100 days living in her car with her teenage son and dog after leaving her violent…
New AI model predicts Intimate Partner Violence up to 4 years early
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse within relationships, when a current or former spouse or partner uses violence…
Northland youth worker sentenced for assaulting child in his care
On that occasion, the whānau were cleaning the house and the child was told to clean his room.…
Barry Delahunt jailed for brutal two-hour assault on partner in Nelson
Barry Delahunt pleaded guilty almost a year after the prolonged attack on the woman whom he also blamed…
Murderer Nathan Boulter second in family behind bars for life for domestic violence killing
Boulter was subject to prison release conditions at the time. Corrections has carried out a review of his…
Whangārei murder trial: Anaru Morunga says he killed ex to ‘protect family’
The Crown alleges he killed Reihana at the Pouto Peninsula home in Northland he shared with his mother,…
Travel warning issued for New Zealanders in Mexico after head of cartel killed
Cervantes’ death has sparked security incidents across the country with violent scenes breaking out. A U.S. government poster…
US, Canada issue travel warnings for Mexico after drug kingpin killing
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Mother of man accused of Jasmaine Reihana murder claims police ‘messed her around’ on night of death
She has recalled repeatedly phoning the police and attending the station around the time of Reihana’s death. Morunga,…