Waikato police officer Jacob Collins gives up suppression appeal after pepper spray assault conviction
Collins was convicted and ordered to pay the victim $1000 in emotional harm reparation. Collins’ counsel, Russell Boot,…
Schools, parents face new headache after clothing provider Uniform Hub collapses
“We understand that there is significant financial pressure at the start of the year, and this news may…
Executive who admitted paying for underage sex faced separate workplace investigation before he was sacked over charge
His former employer told the Herald it was “appalled and deeply concerned” when it learned of the charge.…
Norton Sowerby sentenced on three counts of manslaughter after driving across Hamilton train tracks, killing his friends
The vehicle was struck by a passing train, killing three of his friends. William Chaney Marsters Brown, 46,…
Police probe after woman who survived 11,000-volt skydive accident found dead in car outside station
She collided with high-voltage power lines and was electrocuted with 11,000 volts. Kirsten Moriarty’s car, a blue Toyota,…
Reserve Bank Governor says there is no preset course for monetary policy after Westpac hikes interest rates
She declined the opportunity to explicitly talk the market up or down. Rather, she stressed a couple of…
Three double-bunk deaths at Mt Eden prison in a year
“The alleged perpetrator was immediately secured and placed on directed segregation.” Looking for answers Detective Senior Sergeant Martin…
Coroner issues warning after girl, 7, run over by mower in Hawke’s Bay farm accident
His report comes with a warning to the rural community “of the dangers young children face while accompanying…
Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
Thai pensioner bitten to death by aggressive monkey
The monkey was still at the property when police arrived; gazing down at officers from the rafters. Locals…
More arrests after man fatally stabbed in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder. Detective Inspector Scott Beard says four arrests have now been…
One person dies after getting caught in rip tide at Karioitahi Beach, south of Auckland
The Police Eagle helicopter also attended the incident. “One of the men was returned to shore safely by…