Suspect in Ukraine politician’s murder denies working for Russia
Ukrainian police said on Monday that Russia was linked to the “carefully planned” crime, without providing further details.…
Nicola Willis denies Reserve Bank cover-up; insists she pushed for transparency
In May, she confirmed she was comfortable the explanation that was in the public domain at the time…
Bay of Plenty man sent to prison for raping niece, while continuing to deny offending
While the victim’s parents travelled from Australia to support her in court, much of the rest of her…
Court of Appeal shortens Rosabel Kronfeld’s prison term for aggravated burglary attack
Now, two years after the attack, one of the women involved has successfully appealed her prison sentence, getting…
Jetstar fined $2.25m for misleading customers about compensation
He said about 98,000 passengers were affected in New Zealand by flight cancellations within Jetstar’s control. Compensation was…
No-fly zone extended as manhunt for armed fugitive Dezi Freeman continues
The extension comes after Freeman’s wife, Amalia Freeman, expressed her “deep sorrow for the loss of the lives…
Rugby league: Women’s Super League star sent off for asking referee who he’s ‘shagging’
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Boy racer bill criticised for targeting Pasifika car enthusiasts
“Otherwise this seems to be curbing the freedoms of people to congregate – the freedom of association, the…
NZ drug courier Melissa Lee Rodgers liable for deportation from Western Australia as a 501
The following year, Rodgers was convicted of attempting to possess drugs with intent to sell or supply and…
Prisoner Lance Lee takes Corrections to court in battle for meds and hearing aid batteries
According to a recently released High Court decision, Lee, who has a self-confessed methamphetamine habit, argued he was…
Tauranga couple withdraws liquor licence application for Maungatapu Sports Bar
A sale and purchase agreement to buy the bar was conditional on a liquor licence. Wilson earlier told…
Weather: Gales could close Auckland Harbour Bridge, MetService issues warning for city
All lanes have since reopened. SH1 AKL HBR BRIDGE – STRONG WINDS – 9:30AMDue to severe winds, alternate…