Tauranga man Hawaiki Dean Little sentenced for assault on daughter; ‘callous’ attack on dog
The dog was seen whimpering, yelping and scurrying backwards as she was being hit to the body and…
Teen assaulted on North Shore NX1 bus after ‘unprovoked’ attack by girl
“They went up to the top of the bus, and they sat closer to the front than to…
Former transtasman league star charged with assault, threatening to kill
It’s alleged the offending occurred on December 14 this year. A charge of threatening to kill carries a…
Mt Eden prison death: Man charged with manslaughter over inmate assault
A spokesperson for Trubuhovich’s family told NZME last week they were devastated by his death and wanted answers…
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…
Assault victim Steven Gardiner sentenced after unlawful citizen’s arrest plan backfires
From there things quickly got out of hand, but it didn’t take long for the law to catch…
Man wielding hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby – were police justified?
She was reportedly bleeding and screaming as he was hacking at the wooden shelter with half of a…
Northland police investigating after Whangārei woman seriously assaulted in Murdoch Cres home
A guard is at the house and Pilmer said residents could expect to see an increased police presence.…
Auckland woman’s wig ripped off during late night assault outside Britomart train station
“I fought back and grabbed my wig back. When I told them to go away, they were throwing…
Northlander who assaulted two women named as ex-Kaipara councillor Pera Paniora
“The way women are treated in a public office is despicable – I hate it,” he said. However,…
Police charge teen after officers allegedly assaulted at Byford Halloween party
Two police officers have allegedly been assaulted while shutting down an out-of-control Halloween party attended by hundreds of…
Bainlea House forced to lift care standards after complaint of sexual assault on elderly resident
The director of Bainlea House, which traded as Bainswood on Victoria, told NZME he greatly appreciated the professional…