Police warn Facebook Marketplace sellers after reports of threats and assaults
Police are telling the public to exercise greater caution and, where possible, use a “reputable online site”. The…
A troubling District Court decision on the child sex offender register – Lady Deborah Chambers KC
The images were of young children, including toddlers and infants depicting bestiality. The judge found that 50% of…
Auckland Council and police investigating park worker accused of harming pūkeko
The incident occurred in full public view and, when the man realised he was being watched, his behaviour…
Doctors warn of prostate cancer diagnoses doubling as country faces future ‘treatment crisis’
“We’re asking patients to accept second-tier treatment options while watching their disease progress. “This creates an avoidable pathway…
Whangārei Oranga Tamariki caregivers’ child abuse trial closed to the public after complainant walks out
The alleged offending came to light when a child, Sally*, ran away and a friend’s mother alerted police.…
How a Rotorua man snatched a 3-year-old from enclosed yard at early childhood centre
The 3-year-old was at the centre on March 10 when Tekuru, who did not know her but lived…
Chinese Embassy slams New Zealand security and intelligence agencies, warns travellers to ‘remain vigilant’
“Previously, there have been several reported cases of Chinese citizens experiencing similar harassment during entry or transit in…
Rotorua: Man admits taking girl, 3, with intent to have sexual connection
Tekuru‘s lawyer, Scott Mills, entered Tekuru’s guilty plea at today’s appearance. Mills suggested the court consider allocating a…
Victoria Police lift travel warning for Porepunkah as search for Dezi Freeman continues
Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, fled into bushland on foot after the shooting. Hundreds of specialist police…
Survivor of intimate partner violence calls for criminalisation of coercive control
In July last year, New South Wales criminalised coercive control, described as when a person used “abusive behaviours…
Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russia’s far east, tsunami warning cancelled
A National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) spokesperson told NZME there was no tsunami threat to New Zealand. Region’s…
Christchurch sex offender Murray Brunsden jailed for home invasion sexual assault
But because she thought he was a “friendly” neighbour, the woman opened her door. Within moments, Brunsden asked…