Company director who drove into two Auckland women walking their dogs sentenced for hit and run
A judge said the man’s explanations simply weren’t credible. “It would have been clear to him that he’d…
US threatens to strip visas for foreigners over Kirk killing online posts
Kirk, a 31-year-old ally of President Donald Trump who has helped galvanise conservative support among young people, was…
Takapuna Golf Course: $20m plan unveiled for new park and stadium
When this work is done, the rest of the park will be the responsibility of the Kaipātiki Local…
Christchurch sex offender Murray Brunsden jailed for home invasion sexual assault
But because she thought he was a “friendly” neighbour, the woman opened her door. Within moments, Brunsden asked…
Pato Alvarez sex crimes: Women call for boycott of concerts and festivals
At the time Justice Layne Harvey called his actions “unjustified” and “unacceptable”. His interim name suppression lapsed at…
FMA boss concerned about ‘stark inequality’ as number of people contributing to KiwiSaver falls for the first time
“If this trend continues, we risk a stark inequality between the contributing and non-contributing members of our national…
Tauranga man discharged without conviction for having ambulance light and siren, police equipment
When police conducted a search warrant earlier this year, they found it installed in his vehicle. This gave…
Scott Watson fails to overturn his convictions for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope
“He maintains he is innocent,” he said. Cook said Watson intended to make an application for leave to…
Media Insider: MediaWorks to split up – QMS outdoor advertising team to report directly to Australia; radio arm may be primed for sale
As Media Insider reported at the time, that massive tender win – in place from October 16 –…
All Whites v Socceroos: Chris Wood scores for All Whites before late flight to Premier League duty
Wood will arrive in England to a Nottingham Forest club in some turmoil, after the sacking of popular…
Erin Patterson: Compensation for victims ‘likely’ to be sought from mushroom killer estate
Patterson received a further sizeable inheritance from her mother Heather Scutter’s estate after her death in 2019. “I…
Teen stepmum Jessica Mulford appeals to have jail time halved for killing toddler
Justice Campbell said while the cause of Harlee-Rose’s death had been determined, the mechanism remains unknown. “But it…