Teenager, 17, charged with murder after Kyle Whorrall killing
The 17-year-old is the second teenager to be charged with murder in the case and will appear in…
‘Distressing’: Man charged after allegedly stabbing principal at Keysborough Secondary College
Media reports allege the man who stabbed Sykes was a teacher at the school. In a letter to…
Horse of the Year 2026 cancelled amid funding issues, lack of major sponsor
The annual gathering, one of New Zealand’s largest sporting celebrations, draws thousands of riders, supporters, spectators and tradespeople…
Wesley College kitchen worker accused of sexual conduct with a young person has been named
He was remanded on bail until March 20, 2026. The offending is alleged to have occurred in July…
Coroner wants public banned from Papanui Point after fishermen Olson Canatoy, Eric Dabalos drown
Today, a coroner has called for the public to be banned from the popular rock fishing spot in…
Person seriously injured after car crashes into Bay of Plenty river, SH2 blocked
The highway is blocked between Foster and Tāneatua Rds. Police said the Serious Crash Unit has been notified…
Rakai Thompson acquitted of Taranaki murder of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, guilty of manslaughter
The foreperson delivered the unanimous verdict – guilty of the alternative to murder, manslaughter. Te Omeka’s whānau quietly…
Food poisoning warning after Christchurch school children served mouldy lunches
Burrows said when the teacher opened their lunch, they realised the food looked like it had “gone off”.…
Two children critically injured in State Highway 1 crash near Wellsford, Auckland
“One person in a serious condition was taken to Auckland City Hospital while one person in a moderate…
Death of Te Anihana Pomana referred to coroner, body formally identified
Friend said the police can advise that the body found in Pukekohe on November 22 “has been formally…
One NZ hit with $1.1 million penalty for breaching emergency call obligations
Flood said One NZ had worked closely with the Commerce Commission to put the breaches right. “No customers…
Man arrested after double carjack attempt in motorway dash across Auckland
The man continued his dash down the SouthWestern Motorway at “excessive speeds”. “The car has allegedly been driven…