Auckland teacher Myah Adams loses suppression bid after student sex acts conviction
“From that point forward, Ms Adams groomed [him],” the agreed summary of facts for the case state. “Ms…
Prominent Kiwi businessman Gareth Morgan appears as deepfake in investment scam
The fake Gareth Morgan appears in video and text format on both Facebook and Instagram. “She’s pretty evil,”…
Judge tells former protective services officer who revealed protected material to ‘reassess his future’
The ACT’s Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker has told a former protective services officer he will have to “reassess…
Jeweller Michael Hill International appoints Jonathan Waecker as new CEO
“I look forward to working with the board, the executive team, our people across the business and our…
Former The Repair Shop host Jay Blades appears in court charged with rape
He is due to next appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on September 10, reported the BBC. Jay Blades…
Nearly 150 people report crimes by ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al-Fayed to UK police
“We continue to support all victims and we urge anyone with information, whether they were directly affected by…
Covid-19 Royal Commission: Jacinda Ardern, other ministers refuse to appear in public before commission, but will co-operate
Grant Illingworth, KC, chairman of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic response, is leading the…
Auckland family feud: Sione Tupou gets life for Texas Doctor murder
As they were loading the alcohol into their car, a VW Golf, Texas Doctor, known to family as…
Actors, parents ‘disappointed’ by National Youth Theatre’s response to Cole Johnston’s sex charges
Johnston has performed internationally and spent years teaching child performers. It’s understood he worked at the National Youth…
Former All Blacks winger George Bridge signs two-year deal with Western Force
During his time with the Crusaders, Bridge amassed 82 games, scored 37 tries and won four full Super…
Nick Mowbray’s former business partner Grant Taylor settles in Zuru nappy trial
“They were making $60,000 profit when he arrived, and were up to $10m sales per year within a…
Former National Party MP Anthony ‘Aussie’ Malcolm likely sexually abused children – police review
The document says the review was initiated following referrals from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in…