Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs
As well as a holiday, he’d spent the money on a property in Foxton and multiple vehicles. Now,…
Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to court on Friday
Hausia was deputy chair of the board in the 2022-2025 term, but lost his seat in the recent…
Coachella Valley Republicans fear alienation after Tuesday election
PALM DESERT — Joy Miedecke, who runs the largest Republican club in the Coachella Valley, handed out scores of “No…
Two Te Puke men charged with murdering Tristan Oakes appear in Tauranga District Court
NZ Herald 30 Oct, 2025 01:45 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Pōrangahau fires: Police urge travellers to avoid the area over Labour weekend
The Bush Road and Schaeffer Road fires are contained. “At Schaeffer Road there are dive crews working on…
Peter Laupama’s aggravated robbery acquittal sent back to the Rotorua District Court for review
Laupama demanded the victim hand over his car keys and told him he was going to receive “a…
Well-known New Zealander appears in North Shore District Court on sexual abuse charge
The alleged offending is historic in nature and relates to one victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
Man dies following fire at property in Riwaka, Tasman District
A Fire and Emergency shift manager told the Herald crews received multiple calls shortly before 11am. “Two crews…
Kaipara District Council backs Craig Jepson election complaint in secret vote
Outgoing councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins said the decision was made in spite of the senior electoral officer Dale Ofsoske…
Convicted Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison seeks return to Canterbury
The Parole Board agreed to release him from prison in June this year, subject to several conditions, including…
Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court
The youth’s bail conditions include not to associate with Doyle, and not to threaten violence to person or…