Abel Wira on trial for manslaughter after dogs kill landlord Neville Thomson
Three hours later, it was confirmed Thomson had been mauled to death by 23 dogs belonging to his…
Minister Judith Collins apologises for ‘mixing the message’ over secondary school teachers’ pay
A Parliament press release sent about the same time correctly stated a secondary school teacher with that experience…
HDC: Censure for doctor, Gisborne hospital after toddler dies
That doctor, identified only as Dr B, and Health NZ Tairāwhiti, which runs hospitals and health services in…
Skin cancer: Some Bay of Plenty patients may face longer waits for surgery after funding change
“We have explored all current options to secure additional funding, but none have been successful.” Funding would now…
Medical treatment abroad leads to eviction, $6000 rent debt for social housing tenant
The man told the tribunal, via the phone, that he couldn’t leave the country as it would have…
Have you seen Yulia? Police search for missing Wellington woman
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Police, community hold funeral for baby Anahera found at recycling plant
“Obviously we look at the DNA profile, and we look at familial DNA to try and identify family,…
Tenterfield crossbow attack: Police hailed for heroism in 2012 siege
Dillon, who presided over the coronial inquest into the case, saw more than 300 cases during his time…
Serial dishonesty offender Adrian Colbert imprisoned for Marketplace scams
The cars included a Nissan Skyline, Toyota Aqua, Suzuki Swift, Honda CR-V, Toyota 86, Subaru Impreza, Holden Colorado,…
Coward punch victims and families call for faster law changes
A coward punch, also known as a king hit, is a strike to the head or neck, often…
Government introducing new offence for disruptive protests outside people’s homes
However, people should also be able to expect peace and privacy in their own home, regardless of their…
Supreme Court declines family’s bid for man’s release after 20 years in secure care
Efforts to free the man from compulsory care have been heard in multiple courts, including the Supreme Court.…