Bear swipes woman walking dog in Monrovia; incident reported as ‘unusual’
An adult black bear swiped a woman with its claw on Saturday in Monrovia in what police described…
Papakura tenant ordered to pay $73k to landlord for damage he claims was caused by meth-using ‘associates’
He then asked those people to leave, and after that, their “associates” started coming to the property and…
Human remains found on Coppermine Island off Northland coast
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Paul Goldsmith unlawfully appointed Human Rights Commissioner and Race Relations Commissioner
The minister opposed the argument, but Justice David Gendall found the appointments were unlawful. The appointment of Rainbow…
Wheelie bin baby death: Accused woman drops name suppression fight amid fears case would harm house price
Her partner was also living at the address where the baby was found, the Herald understands. The discovery…
Police discover ‘human remains’ at Melbourne property amid probe into 2014 disappearance of toddler
The remains have been found after an investigation into the disappearance of the toddler, who was not reported…
UN members decry China’s abuse of ethnic, religious groups
A total of 15 United Nations member states on Friday called on the Chinese government to end human…
Mortuary technician has medical licence cancelled after sharing image of dissected human skull, making inappropriate online comments
According to the Health Practitioner’s Disciplinary Tribunal’s decision released today, it was not clear if the image of…
Human Rights Review Tribunal hears final arguments in Lava v Wellington Pride Festival dispute
Marg Curnow and Hilary Oxley, on behalf of Lava, have asked the tribunal to issue a declaration that…
Police at Auckland Domain: Items thought to be human remains actually a rat
“Police are in attendance on Domain [Drive] after items were located near the Domain earlier this morning. “Cordons…
Human rights breach: Cash-strapped bus driver offered more work in return for sex
It followed partial resolution of a sexual harassment complaint with the Human Rights Commission against her employer and…
West Auckland’s Morrisons Funerals preparing mass interment of 700 unclaimed ashes
Anyone with a loved one whose ashes were never collected has been asked to contact Morrisons Funerals, which…