NZ passport fraud: Man gets record sentence for 25-year identity deception
Alam’s 45-year-old wife, Taj Parvin Shilpi, who was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention, was “fully aware” of…
Tauranga CBD businesses slam paid parking, call for free options
Paid on-street parking was meant to begin on August 4 in the city centre fringe between the eastern…
Jamie Slater found responsible for murdering Whatitiri Whakaruru at Hāwera accommodation complex
Today, Slater, who also goes by the name of Jamie Shippey, was found in the High Court at…
Taranaki teen father sentenced to home detention for breaking newborn’s ribs, bruising his body
She later found bruising on the child, which led to the discovery that his ribs had been broken…
Zayne Gordon jailed for attempting to set Kaikohe police station on fire to impress a woman
He was first charged with driving while disqualified in 2022 and put on bail. While on bail, he…
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,…
Adam Busby of Taranaki jailed for sexual connection with a 12yo whom he impregnated
That night, she snuck out of her home and Busby met her outside his house and then took…
Lorenzo Tangira sentenced to life for brutal West Auckland murder of Ramandeep Singh
It was a sentiment that Justice Geoffrey Venning echoed today as he ordered Tangira to serve a life…
Richard Sivell jailed for death threats against former PM Jacinda Ardern
He was granted bail after his arrest and went on the run for 20 months. At trial, police…
Assault in Hamilton: Police appeal for information about attack on autistic person
Waikato Herald 29 Jul, 2025 10:45 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Infant death prompts review, calls for mandatory medication checks
The revelations have prompted the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand to “urgently” review the incident. Medsafe…
Kohurau Contracting fined $70k for safety breach after forestry worker loses fingers
At least 1200m of cable had to be pulled out in order to clear the bird’s nest. The…