Auckland man fined $9800 for ‘serious neglect’ of animals
An Auckland man has been fined $9800 and had restrictions placed on how many cows and horses he…
Man accused of swallowing $33k pendant appears in court
A man accused of swallowing a Fabergé locket worth more than $33,500 during an alleged theft at an…
Kiwi allegedly tried to smuggle 21kg of heroin through Sydney Airport
A New Zealand national has been charged after allegedly attempting to smuggle 21kg of heroin hidden in his…
Arrest after shooting in Papakura leaves man critically injured
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Papakura left…
Teens arrested after aggravated robbery in Auckland’s Mt Wellington
Two teenagers have been arrested after an aggravated robbery outside a Mt Wellington petrol station overnight. Auckland City…
Government weighs UK-style jury trial cuts to ease NZ court delays
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says he is closely watching the UK’s plan to scrap jury trials for offences…
Murder charge laid after motorcyclist fatally stabbed in Auckland
Police have charged a 21-year-old man with murder after a motorbike rider was fatally stabbed following a collision…
Murder charge laid after motorcyclist fatally stabbed in Auckland
Police have charged a 21-year-old man with murder after a motorbike rider was fatally stabbed following a collision…
Oranga Tamariki aims to use new design for young offenders’ boot camp
Oranga Tamariki aims to run its second boot camp for serious youth offenders in March next year using…
Protesters arrested after smearing custard on Crown Jewels case
Four protesters were arrested overnight after splattering food on the display case of a priceless diamond-encrusted crown at…
Person critically injured in Papakura shooting, police hunt for offender
A person has been critically injured after being shot in the Auckland suburb of Papakura in the early…
Man jailed following DOC undercover gecko-smuggling sting
A South Korean man who expected to be paid a few thousand dollars for smuggling rare geckos out…