Arrested man briefly escaped after Northland police used his car for transport
The IPCA was satisfied with the outcome of the police investigation, he said. The two Northland officers initially…
Dame Noeline Taurua sidelined as Silver Ferns coach for Constellation Cup
Dame Noeline Taurua will not coach the Silver Ferns again until at least next year. Photo / Christiaan…
Elite Bay of Plenty sportsman denied discharge without conviction for drink-driving
He had sought a discharge without conviction due to the impact a conviction could have on his ability…
Whoops: Fresh paint job for Napier city centre ahead of cruise visitors
A Napier City Council spokeswoman said the responsible party had been in contact with the council. “[The spillage]…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge for ‘mercy’ ahead of sentencing
The once-powerful hip-hop innovator apologised for physically assaulting Casandra Ventura, his former girlfriend for more than a decade,…
Netanyahu praises navy after 400 Gaza flotilla activists held for deportation
An Israeli official said more than 400 activists aboard 41 vessels were detained. “In an operation that lasted…
Vivace to reopen in new location: Auckland icons combine for Vivace Restaurant & Bar at DeBretts
It was announced today the restaurant will reopen as Vivace Restaurant & Bar at DeBretts, once again on…
Whangārei mum’s warning for women after pedestrian attempts to open car door
The man, who was dressed in a rain jacket, shorts and not wearing shoes, walked up to the…
Don Wilkinson murder: John Ward Skinner released by Parole Board after 17 years behind bars for shooting undercover police officer
Sprung by their target Skinner, and his associate Iain Clegg, the pair of police officers fled on foot.…
Child’s footprint found as ADF joins search for missing boy in South Australia
“The search effort has also been bolstered by police cadets, SES volunteers, trail bike and ATV teams, drones,…
Auckland boarding house Burnley Lodge fined $27,500 for unsafe, unhealthy conditions
The tribunal found the company had breached its responsibilities by failing to maintain the premises and comply with…
Real estate agent, husband and companies fined nearly $1m for flouting foreign buyer ban
The couple admitted wrongdoing and have been ordered to sell the properties that were acquired without consent. In…