Total fire ban in Far North area at risk of wildfires
All fire permits for the area that have already been issued for the Muri Whenua Zone are suspended…
Police seek public help after ‘extreme violence’ critically injures person
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One of largest child abuse image hauls at Auckland Airport leads to jail term
“The material he carried was deeply disturbing and included some of the most extreme child sexual abuse content…
Storm Constable-Carter jailed in Nelson court for extreme child abuse images, zoosadism files
Judge Tony Snell arrived at his decision after the Crown sought a 14-year starting point – the maximum…
Mt Wellington homicide: Jury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed their house with knife
Justice James MacGillivray granted the request and defendants learned their fate about 3.50pm. The judge thanked the jury…
Mt Wellington homicide: Couple fought for their lives after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knife
“What are you supposed to do when a big-arse man like that … is charging at you with…
Auckland murder trial shown graphic footage of dying home invader Finauga Faatoia
The defendant is then seen “jerking” his arm back and forth, which Crown prosecutor Claire Paterson says was…
Massey reserve homicide: Teen responsible for security guard Ramandeep Singh’s death gets permanent suppression
But the Crown sought a “special care recipient order”, typical of most homicide cases involving insanity, in which…
Severe weather watches upgraded to warnings as Labour Day storm nears
The West Coast was cut off this week following closures on State Highways due to damage from the…
Wealthy NZ family member guilty of having child abuse images given sentence discount for donation
The donations were made on June 9, 2025, and he had been due for sentencing on June 13.…
Nelson man Storm Constable-Carter guilty of creating and sharing extreme child abuse content
The 22-year-old pleaded guilty in the Nelson District Court today to 50 charges linked to his possession and…