Officials warn accommodation supplement changes threaten housing security, ability for families to pay for food, clothing
“Some home owners could experience an increased risk of housing insecurity and financial stress as they will be…
Coroner’s inquest begins into the death of pastor Helen Verry who was crushed by roller door
Today, Verry attended an inquest into his wife’s death asking why she died while working at Church Unlimited…
Invercargill assaults: Teens accused of using dating apps to lure victims
“The reality is stark – one more strike, one more kick and the outcome could have been fatal.”…
Wellington abuse trial: Woman tells jury of ‘house of horrors’ violence
“We were isolated and abused in the house by him,” she told the jury in the Wellington District…
Truck driver Shamsher Singh jailed in Nelson court for raping woman met on dating app
She said she had been robbed of her voice, her rights as a woman and of the precious…
Married at First Sight UK: Channel 4 removes episodes after rape allegations emerge
After the investigation aired Channel 4 removed all episodes of MAFS UK. Shona Manderson, a contestant who appeared…
Coroner issues warning about ‘sleeping pods’ following death of 5-month-old baby
Resuscitation was attempted, but ambulance staff confirmed that Bohdi Rangi-Taylor had died. Now Coroner Meenal Duggal is calling…
Tiktok trend warning: New Zealand boy, 8, suffers burns after microwaving squishy toy
Harri’s son had copied an online trend that claims if you heat the popular fidget products in the…
Wellington sex offender Opetaia Matagi jailed for 12 years
Matagi earlier admitted 17 charges, including sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual violation by…
Air NZ can take the hits, ForBarr says after ominous loss warning
Air New Zealand lost $40m after tax in the first half of this financial year, which ended two…
K Rd pack rape: Auckland trio jailed after German backpacker’s harrowing statement
Justice Mathew Downs later ordered substantial prison sentences for the trio – referred to in court documents as…
Pauline Timu sentenced for manslaughter over the death of 8-year-old Rickah’Shae Keefe-Haerewa
But rather than race to Whakatāne Hospital, she pulled over for between seven and nine minutes, and rang…