Palmerston North’s Jack Greer sentenced for street race crash that killed teen Olivia Hintz
While Hintz wasn’t in his car, and he didn’t crash, he still took part in an illegal street…
French chateau for sale as Christchurch couple farewell dream home
Reluctantly, the couple realise their beloved chateau in the Midi-Pyrenees has to be sold. “If my illness goes…
Fugitive Ayom Wek on run for 12 months in connection with $1.8m scam surrenders to Auckland police
The then 31-year-old was charged with 33 counts of money laundering and one of receiving stolen funds linked…
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 –…