Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally
“We know, for example, about instances in which people with known care and protection histories, or previous convictions…
Māori stage departs Polyfest festival to new venue and different dates, cultural unity questioned
Organisers made the announcement today, saying the new Māori stage performances times aligned better with events such as…
Jett Lawrence took car on Te Mata Peak and used it to commit Clive ram raid
Lawrence approached the man with a tyre iron, took his cell phone and keys, and dragged him out…
Victoria Police lift travel warning for Porepunkah as search for Dezi Freeman continues
Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, fled into bushland on foot after the shooting. Hundreds of specialist police…
Ex‑office worker must pay $869k in damages after siphoning rental bond money, ERA rules
She has now been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to pay damages of $869,112 for what…
Palmerston North’s Jack Greer sentenced for street race crash that killed teen Olivia Hintz
While Hintz wasn’t in his car, and he didn’t crash, he still took part in an illegal street…
Warriors v Penrith: Andrew Webster admits ‘last piece’ is missing to become NRL title contenders
“But there’s a piece missing and I feel like we could launch, if we take those lessons and…
In America, Charlie Kirk’s supporters still love guns, despite his violent death
Authorities announced Saturday they had the suspected shooter in custody but have not said how he obtained the…
From Marokopa to nighttime shootout: How Tom Phillips saga turned to tragedy
At 3.20am the officer, after figuring out the pair’s likely route, had laid spikes near where Waipuna and…
Barrett brothers donate historic All Blacks jersey to charity after ‘cheeky’ message from young fan
“Hi Scottie, Jordie and Beaudie,” he said in the message. “I’m Joshua, we have met before. Well done…
Stuff could face unprecedented fine over Tom Phillips audio, law expert says
“I think they [Stuff] would be trying to push it a bit to try and make those justifications,…
3 critically injured in Colorado high school shooting, officials say
Colorado school shooting: Police rush to Denver suburb Police rushed to Evergreen High School in Evergreen, a suburb…