Calls made for fast-tracking of ‘coward punch’ laws after death of New Plymouth’s Daniel Nganeko
In June, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced a new law that will introduce an assault offence for one-punch…
Tyreece Te Pairi murder inquiry: Police request footage from hip-hop event
“Police would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen [certain] vehicles in the Hamilton CBD…
Fan dies after fall at Oasis Wembley concert; band ‘shocked and saddened’ by tragic incident
A man in his 40s has tragically died after suffering injuries ‘consistent with a fall’ during an Oasis…
Authorities aware of concerns about mother’s drug use in months before baby died, coroner finds
Queensland child safety authorities were aware of concerns about a mother’s drug use in the months before her…
Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia snaps, crashes, reports say
Amusement park ride breaks in Saudi Arabia A carousel collapsed during a ride in a Saudi Arabian amusement…
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Rūātoki, eastern Bay of Plenty
Whakatāne District Council Te Urewera general ward councillor Andrew Iles said it was “gut-wrenching news”, not only for…
Daytona Thompson charged with manslaughter after the one-punch death of Daniel Nganeko in New Plymouth
He said he understood their grief and asked for calm, which was respected. On Monday, Thompson pleaded guilty…
Inside Wallis Annenberg’s final days: Opioids, police visit and a bitter family feud
In the final weeks of philanthropist Wallis Annenberg’s life, her family and closest friends were consumed by a…
Hulk Hogan’s cause of death, private cancer battle revealed
The cause of death for Hulk Hogan, pro wrestling icon and reality TV star, has been unveiled a…
Westport homicide investigation: Man dies after motel altercation
“A scene guard remained in place overnight, and Police will be carrying out a forensic examination of the…
4 people found dead in Tennessee are relatives of abandoned infant
The names of the four people found dead in Lake County, Tennessee, have been released by authorities. District…
Police confirm Maketū operation linked to Rotorua death of Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox
Police will have a presence at his tangi, to be held at Pikirangi Marae in Rotorua on Friday.…