Craig Smith of Christchurch jailed for raping woman in six-hour sexual violence ordeal
The woman no longer trusted her judgment of others and was scared of leaving her home. “I wanted…
Judge criticises Corrections for failing to provide information on offender Ivan Terry’s upbringing
Days before the recent sentencing in the Wellington District Court, court staff requested that the Department of Corrections’…
Underworld: How a Bay of Plenty fisherman began working for a Mexican drug cartel
Omaio was also where Demant’s life began to unravel. The coastal town of Omaio, where Tangaroa Demant’s life…
Teen boy housed in Tauranga motel by Oranga Tamariki for more than a year
During that year, Oranga Tamariki sent *Cody on a state-funded trip to a Pacific Island, with his now-estranged…
Taranaki life coach sentenced for assaulting golf buddy in bar fight
His golf buddy then punched him once in the head before bouncers, who had witnessed the fracas, separated…
Education Ministry cans children’s school book for too many Māori words
“The decision was guided by phonics sequencing and decoding suitability, rather than a defined word-count threshold,” the ministry…
Celebrity stylist Michiko Hylands on what women need to know about dressing for their age – The Little Things
“It’s bizarre because this is our moment finally to shine. “By 40, you really do know yourself, and…
Manurewa student approached by man offering sweets for ride to school
Clendon Park School deputy principal Dudley Adams issued a letter to parents and students yesterday after the alleged…
Joshua Oliver’s victim left waiting for reparation he offered her at sentencing following sexual attack
But the money didn’t turn up in her account, and calls to the police and courts left her…
KiwiSaver assets rise to nearly $130b, Morningstar names top funds for Q2 – Stock Takes
As for default funds, all funds with the notable exception of Fisher Funds (2.3%) returned over 4%. “However…
Police involved after woman leaves Auckland salon without paying for Brazilian wax
Members of the public have taken to the salon’s Facebook page to comment on the incident – with…
Taranaki Bunnings manager Sherwin Tumapang sentenced for stealing $38k from employer
Tumapang’s modus operandi was to reprint an invoice and then complete a refund of the purchased items. The…