Prominent Northland leader admits assaulting two women in Whangārei
The case was transferred to Kaikohe District Court, at the request of the leader. Judge Greg Davis asked…
Cyclist critically injured after collision with car in Christchurch
One person was assessed at the scene and taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition. St John…
Kaipara District Council backs Craig Jepson election complaint in secret vote
Outgoing councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins said the decision was made in spite of the senior electoral officer Dale Ofsoske…
Ōpōtiki police operation finds children ‘implicated’ in dealing cannabis
Bay of Plenty Police Superintendent Tim Anderson said police would continue operations to disrupt the sale and supply…
Students fuelled by social media and energy drinks are exhausted, disengaged, and withdrawn. They’re living in a parallel universe – Patrick Walsh
None of this should present as normal or be acceptable for our under-16 children. As a school principal…
NZTA mobile speed cameras in SUVs earn more than $900k in four months
These fines earned $928,960. NZTA said money from safety camera fines went into the Government Consolidated Fund, not…
Pedestrian in serious condition after crash in West Harbour, Auckland
One person is in a serious condition after a crash in West Auckland. Photo / Dean Purcell Hato…
Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court
The youth’s bail conditions include not to associate with Doyle, and not to threaten violence to person or…
Outgoing police union boss Chris Cahill delivers grave mental health warning in final speech
True to form, Cahill did not shy away from sharing his thoughts on current pressures facing police and…
Murupara police station break‑in accused sacks lawyer in court
Christiansen is alleged to have intentionally damaged doors in the building, and to have threatened to do grievous…
Several senior New Zealand politicians caught in global release of personal information
The company describes itself as a “data intelligence” tool to help business sales, create contacts and assist with…
Bucklands Beach fire victims named as father and son Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11, in homicide probe
An accelerant was used in the fire, and it was a substance that was foreign to the property.…