Rotorua Trigg Ave death: Deziah Rangitoheriri jailed for 18 months for ‘instigator’ role
One is set to defend a charge of murder at trial, and the other three, including Rangitoheriri, admitted…
Nelson court: Judge jails Jonathon Rogers over prolonged partner strangling and assault
He is now on his first warning under the three-strikes law, which means any further serious offending would…
Family violence killer Tupaea Kerr guilty of murdering Charlie Watson in Glen Eden, Auckland
Jurors were not, however, told of Kerr’s extensive and violent criminal history stretching well beyond his relationship with…
Murder charges laid in Hastings triple homicide: Family of victims ‘heartbroken’
The victims’ family said in a statement they were “heartbroken” and ”devastated” by the tragic loss of their…
Sir Sam Neill says he received violent threats over Central Otago gold mine
In a video posted to Instagram, Neill said he stood by his opposition to “a big, actually a…
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…