Bay of Plenty teen denies raping schoolgirl, says he went into her room so she could ‘paint his face’
She said it would happen in her room, under a trampoline, or behind some bushes on the Bay…
Murderer, prison escapee Phillip John Smith pleads for parole at his 18th hearing
Smith was caught in June last year with two phones in his cell, which is an offence under…
Central Hawke’s Bay: Blackhead Beach pāua bust – man throws his catch into the sea as police inspect it
They then did a search of the vehicle and found a pistol and ammunition, which he is set…
Jaedyn Lovejoy sentenced for his role in the Palmerston North murder of Damon O’Rourke
Two other co-offenders, Windsor Martin and Grayson Gray, were sentenced on the same day on charges of aggravated…
Andrew Bayly’s courage may just have sealed his fate – Heather du Plessis-Allan
He took his forced resignation in February hard, employed an employment lawyer, employed a KC, filed an Official…
All Blacks v Ireland: The business of the ABs – Richie McCaw on building the brand, the state of the game and his frustrations over TMO, kicking
He is ostensibly here for a board meeting of New Zealand Rugby Commercial, the arm of the sport…
Taranaki father sentenced for sexual violation, rape of his young daughter
The ongoing tally of harm free days is one strategy she has used to help prevent herself from…
Ross Appelgren widow revives Court of Appeal fight to clear his name
Ross Appelgren was convicted in 1985 of murdering Darcy Te Hira in the kitchen at Mt Eden prison.…
Private investigator cleared after client used AI to challenge his report
Details of the dispute between Kelly and the private investigator, named as David Brown, are included in a…
All Black Jordie Barrett proposes to his long time girlfriend
Barrett popped the question days before the All Blacks embark on their Grand Slam tour which kicks off…
Pahiatua homicide: Police urgently seeking Jeremy Robertson, release his photo
Police are seeking Jeremy Robertson in relation to the death of a woman in Pahiatua. “This vehicle was…
Aitua Puriri sentenced for the manslaughter of his Whangārei nephew, Reign Puriri
At the High Court in Whangārei yesterday, there was a heavy presence of police and security officers as…