Robert Mark Purchase admits sexually motivated kidnap in Auckland after long Florida prison stay
His latest crimes were brought to the attention of police in March – five months to the day…
Family of Manawatū police officer critical after being hit by stolen car ‘hopeful every day’ he will wake
The Air New Zealand chairwoman started the page yesterday to help the officer’s family with financial support. He…
Speedy Firewood: Hawke’s Bay firewood company owned by young rapper liquidated
A legal representative for Speedy Firewood told the court, in June, that the company was entering voluntary liquidation.…
Dame Therese Walsh sets up Givealittle for critically injured police officer
The constable remains in the intensive care unit in Wellington Hospital after being critically injured while laying road…
Health and Disability Commissioner: Doctor in senior role beyond her training misdiagnosed rare stroke
The HDC acknowledged the impact on the patient, who had endured a difficult recovery. “I commend them for…
Social media ban: Government legislation to be introduced, but NZ First, Act disagree
Several methods could be used to do this, including “using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID…
Warriors v Rabbitohs player ratings: Duo capitalise on opportunities as young core makes bench impact
18. Adam Pompey – 3 A late inclusion after three weeks as an unused substitute, with Ali Leiataua…
NZ actress Anna Paquin salutes fellow child star Hayden Panettiere, calls out Hollywood
“RIP HP (Hayden Panettiere), MT (Michelle Trachtenberg), DC (Daveigh Chase) and too many others. “It’s a strange small…
Police say critically injured officer is young dad, fleeing teens aged 14 and 15
The officer’s family are at his hospital bedside. “In this instance we did all that we could to…
Man convicted of sexual offending against teen in Blenheim public toilet
On his way home, he stopped to use the public toilet in Seymour Square. The defendant walked in…
NZ Wars, Treaty of Waitangi ‘sanitised’ in new history curriculum, says educator
“The curriculum provides a sanitised view of New Zealand history and fails to meet the demands of students…
Coach Jodie Wastney sentenced to community detention for stealing from marching team
The fraud also ended the team, which has since dissolved, one parent said. The parent of a special…