Auckland actor fatally stabbed in jugular in tenancy dispute suspected accused couple had Head Hunters links, court hears
The woman is said to have incited the violence by yelling, “Get him! Get him!” The couple, who…
Peter Laupama’s aggravated robbery acquittal sent back to the Rotorua District Court for review
Laupama demanded the victim hand over his car keys and told him he was going to receive “a…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
He had noticed the flames in a couple of cars just after 2pm on Tuesday and called Fire…
Fire crews tackle Whangārei Hospital carpark blaze
On the row opposite, one vehicle had caught fire. Some nearby houses were being evacuated because of the…
Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before David Bridgwater shot dead
James Arthur Holder, 55, is on trial before a jury in the High Court at Christchurch charged with…
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car, Botany Rd in East Auckland closed
A worker nearby said he heard a “bang” when the car hit the pedestrian and then the sound…
Talley’s defamation trial: Mike Bush tells court he is ‘far too experienced to purely defer to other people’s views’
Talley’s hired Bush International Consulting to review specific allegations in July 2021. “The imputation that Talley’s disregards safety…
Police responding to potential firearm sighting in Wellington as loud bangs heard
The claim has not yet been substantiated, police said. Police remain at the scene on Webb St, Wellington.…
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright accused of falsifying helicopter records before fatal crash
The jury heard Wild Harvest NT owner Mick Burns – commonly known as the “crocodile king” of the…
Guy Fawkes shooting: Man accused of attacking neighbour’s guest in fireworks dispute
The trial is being held in the Wellington District Court this week. Complainant Leonard Murray gave evidence yesterday,…
Motorist trapped after Great Barrier Island cliff plunge into bay, jogging friend sparks rescue
“I came to in the passenger seat and I had blood all down my face. I thought I…