Hawke’s Bay director Parminder Singh jailed for more than 14 years for exploiting, raping workers
That woman, a Vietnamese national described as half Singh’s age, had been coerced, controlled and manipulated by her…
Kāpiti man Graham Russell Smith has been missing for a year, police renew call for information
The area has multiple walkways and mountain bike trails, and is a popular area for walkers, day trampers…
Murderer, prison escapee Phillip John Smith pleads for parole at his 18th hearing
Smith was caught in June last year with two phones in his cell, which is an offence under…
Christchurch shooting: Woman in critical condition, police hunt for gunman who fled in vehicle
“Police and ambulance were called to a Shortland St property about 8.45pm last night, and on arrival found…
Dodgy Auckland dentist David Zimmerman has Stanmore Bay home/clinic up for mortgagee sale
“This three-bedroom, 250 sq m property comprises a two-level home constructed of board and batten with a portion…
Christopher Luxon calls for ‘mature’ conversation on asset recycling, as Chris Hipkins pledges to hold onto all state assets
Luxon said National was yet to decide on the policy it would take to the election. However, he…
‘Tragic’: Queensland crash leaves mother and daughter dead, police appeal for vehicle sightings
A 28-year-old man was arrested a short time after the crash and remains in police custody. Authorities have…
Roger McClay: Former National minister and Commissioner for Children dies, aged 80
“He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.” Initially elected MP for Taupō in 1984, McClay was…
Vital Healthcare to raise $220m for internalisation and Australian growth
“By bringing management in-house under a strengthened governance framework, Vital will be well-positioned to unlock future growth, enhance…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Former boxing champion Sean Sullivan reprimanded for false repossession bid
According to a recently released decision, Sullivan was hired by a woman to repossess the items from her…
Tauranga man Noel Raymond Candy sentenced for historical sexual offending
The siblings had been staying with extended family, where he too was staying. Candy continues to deny the…