New Zealand ranks among world’s top five wealthiest countries per capita in rich list report
New Zealand sits in fifth place on the list and Singapore fourth. The majority of Kiwis and Australians’…
Drink-driver Zejayohn Hurinui killed elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from driving, coroner finds
His mother told police she had travelled from out of town to support her son at court. After…
PM Christopher Luxon seemingly transmutes political gold into sh*t
Tough and decisive? PM Christopher Luxon and Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston have announced a scheme…
Whangārei teen jailed for four years and six months over meth importation
Customs detected an anomaly while X-raying the package, which had been declared as clothing garments. Inside the box…
Auckland driver Daniel Biddle jailed for Henderson hit‑and‑run that left 14yo in critical condition
“I do accept that you are remorseful, Mr Biddle,” the judge told him. “Of course, that is all…
Don Wilkinson murder: John Ward Skinner released by Parole Board after 17 years behind bars for shooting undercover police officer
Sprung by their target Skinner, and his associate Iain Clegg, the pair of police officers fled on foot.…
Christchurch mother of four claims kleptomania behind years-long shoplifting spree
“She claims she is a kleptomaniac. When I look at the charges, she is clearly stealing for resale,”…
Joshua Turner sentenced in Nelson Court for cabin scam; ordered to pay back ‘every cent’
“You advertised. You knew what you were doing and you went down the track, including exploiting [the victim]…
Ex-Casketeers star Fiona Bakulich appeals prison term over funeral fraud
“Her experience in prison is very different from that of other prisoners,” Gray argued, explaining that Bakulich had…
One in four schools struggling to hit Government attendance goal, 600 schools need extra support
The ministry said it was working to be more systematic in how schools at greatest risk of not…
Recidivist armed robber Katana Faulkner leaves behind trail of victims around North Island
However, Judge Clark wasn’t as generous this time. In court on Wednesday, she took a starting point of…
Social media ‘diss’ link to stabbing murders of two Melbourne boys
Chat sites frequented by people with knowledge of Melbourne’s youth gangs have also seen claims emerge about what…