Whangārei court hears convicted murderer Sydney Bristow’s appeal on late-laid sex charges
However, he has now appealed against the recent sentence, with his lawyer arguing it failed to factor in…
Homicide victim Harley Shrimpton’s text messages and relationships before his death become focus in Rotorua murder trial
He said that despite having earlier been told he’d be “put in a box” if he reported the…
Government promises ‘faster access’ to maternal mental healthcare and more frontline staff, advocate says step in right direction but wants detail
“One of the most important periods in a child’s life is the first 2000 days. By providing support…
Serial sex offender Shannan Taylor sentenced in Whanganui to 22 years in prison
But his sexual offending stretched back even further than that. Taylor is already serving a prison sentence for…
Preventable death: Coroner finds Palmerston North Hospital failings linked to death of Erica Hume
“We loved Erica. She was a young, vibrant student with so much potential and all she needed was…
How Harley Shrimpton spent his final day, before being shot in the chest
Now, Tukaokao is on trial at the High Court at Rotorua, charged with murder. This week, the jury…
Elderly Huapai man attacked by two dogs dragging a chair, animals seized
Trying to give the dogs enough space, he said he walked across the grass berm, close to the…
Orange warnings as downpours, thunderstorms forecast for North Island
Further west, a heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty areas from Whakatāne westwards, including…
Former Kaitāia teacher Warren Togiatama sentenced for indecent acts on child
But in March, just weeks before trial, Togiatama pleaded guilty to seven charges related to indecent acts, indecent…
Tauranga man Harley Shrimpton allegedly shot dead execution-style
At the start of a trial in the High Court at Rotorua today, Crown solicitor Anna Pollett said…
Northland rain warning: MetService flags risk of upgrade to red alert
MetService meteorologist Paris Marshall said Northland is already experiencing heavy rain, including 30mm in one hour at Kaitaia…
Northland caregiver Susan Erutoe jailed for neglect and abuse of vulnerable adults
The charges were laid in 2022, and the couple pleaded not guilty but in March, and one week…