Nelson man remanded after police standoff and bomb threat charges
Police said yesterday they received a report of a person making threats inside a private address on Hardy…
Former students of Auckland’s Wesley College allege culture of violence, ritual hazings after hostel closures announced
“If they think it’s bad now it was far worse then. “For a lot of kids their whole…
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegations
The Parliamentary Services letter told the MP “you now have $4986 for the remainder of the term. Urgent…
More Palestinian prisoners allege mistreatment in Israeli prison system after being reunited with their families
Shadi Abu Sido spent 18 months in Israeli detention believing that his entire family had been killed in…
Austrian doctor denies letting 12‑year‑old daughter drill patient’s skull
She told the court her “biggest mistake was letting her go to the operating table”. But the woman’s…
IPCA upholds bullying and sexism findings against senior police officer
In July, a senior police manager alleged she was met with swirling gossip, private group chats and a…
Hundreds ordered to resit driving tests after Auckland VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicants
There are now concerns that some drivers given pass marks may not have met the required threshold during…
Oranga Tamariki caregivers trial: More children describe punishments
The alleged offending came to light when one of the children, given the false name Sally to protect…
Friend’s mum says girl turned up after fleeing Whangārei Oranga Tamariki caregivers
As registered Oranga Tamariki caregivers they had multiple children living with them over the years and four key…
Coromandel man Barry Ramsay on trial in Rotorua over child sex abuse allegations
Ramsay is also accused of showing child exploitation material to both children. It is Ramsay’s defence that several…
ANU chancellor Julie Bishop reconfirms she will remain in role after ‘categorically’ denying allegations of bullying
Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop has again confirmed she will not resign despite mounting pressure against her,…
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.…