Northland council imposing tougher penalties for environmental rule breaches
The next most common notices were 16 for discharging a contaminant to land/air (mostly smoke nuisance), 13 for…
Molesworth Station: DoC seeks new operator for NZ’s largest farm
That lease is due to run out at the end of June next year. DoC said it was…
Katikati cafe owner Joshua Van Loon sentenced to home detention for indecently assaulting staff
Van Loon faced 31 charges related to eight female staff members. He was found guilty by a judge…
‘Could be out there for months’: Criminologist on the search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman
Freeman, formerly known as Filby, had a history of animosity towards the police. He allegedly opened fire on…
Australian police swoop on home in search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman
The estranged family of Freeman have broken their silence, saying they have been left “devastated and sickened” by…
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Meet ‘Adrienne and John’ of Magness Benrow – a company with a remarkable history that has been serving Auckland for 80 years
“We’re good mates,” says Magness. Adrienne Harrison, left, and John Magness – aka Adrienne and John of Magness…
High Court blocks consent for Hawke’s Bay quarry after iwi object
The consent application was made in the name of the RW & MC Gale Family Trust. Robbie and…
Recidivist shoplifter Silvia Tipene back thieving after release from jail for stealing
“I am being framed and arrested for crimes another person committed,” the Hamilton mum told police at the…
Have you seen Emily or Alisha? Police search for two young Wellington women
Emily was last seen at around 9pm on August 25 in the Porirua area. Photo / Police Wellington…
New retirement village for Greenmeadows, Napier with Metlifecare project planned
Chief executive Earl Gasparich said the partnership marks an important step in the company’s “disciplined, data-led, land acquisition…
Influencer faces jail time for pole dance at historic Turkish castle
She appears to be unrepentant for the incident, calling the backlash “small-minded”. “All the Turkish people that were…
Taupō motel murder trial: Rehab client accused of covering for Mongrel Mob president
When Woodford answered, the Crown says Williams fired one shot, in an execution style killing. Durham pleaded guilty…