Female Auckland education worker facing grooming, sexual abuse charges relating to three boys
All of the alleged offence locations are in West Auckland, according to court documents. Judge Singh told the…
Lithium-ion battery fires in WA so far in 2025 almost double those in entire 2020
The number of fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries so far this year is almost double the number…
No finding of guilt in blackmail case against former MP and husband, court reveals
A South Australian court did not find former MP Annabel Digance and her husband guilty of blackmailing Premier…
Actors, parents ‘disappointed’ by National Youth Theatre’s response to Cole Johnston’s sex charges
Johnston has performed internationally and spent years teaching child performers. It’s understood he worked at the National Youth…
How the Government is preparing to ditch petrol tax, move all cars to road user charges
Bishop, who also spoke at the Building Nations infrastructure conference in Wellington today, outlined proposed legislative changes to…
Ex-top cop Jevon McSkimming’s name suppression drops on objectionable material charges
It can now be reported he faces eight charges of possessing objectionable material containing child exploitation material and…
Lawyer calls for Government to intervene at Gloriavale after leader admits sex offences
Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s John MacDonald, lawyer Brian Henry, who has represented numerous former Gloriavale members in court,…
Commerce Commission files charges against Noel Leeming over ‘Price Promise’ claims
“Fine print should not contradict advertising claims or be used to conceal important information which could be critical…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital worker charged over cannabis cake at lunch
Health NZ have said there were no clinical or senior medical officers involved. The woman who supplied the…