Basil Anderson jnr sentenced for killing his father in Pātea, South Taranaki, amid meth psychosis
The 36-year-old appeared in the High Court at New Plymouth for sentencing on an admitted charge of manslaughter.…
Police get ‘positive information’ on man found dead in Christchurch’s Heathcote Valley
Police staff search Duncan Park in Heathcote Valley on September 22. It said the investigation had been examining…
Search for missing Christchurch teen Marley near Sumner now in recovery phase, police say
“Police remain committed to returning Marley home to his family. “This is the news that no family wants…
Prime Minister Luxon defends $65k parental income cap in youth benefit crackdown
“But we know it’s quite low, but the reality is it puts the pressure back on parents to…
Police officer shot and injured in Flat Bush, South Auckland
A police officer has been shot in South Auckland this morning. Police say the officer was at a…
Man arrested, many injured after active shooting sparks lockdown in Sydney’s inner-west
Paramedics treated a further three people for minor injuries before two were taken to Canterbury Hospital. Sixteen people…
Bus crashes off SH1 near Hataitai, Wellington; southbound lanes closed with detour in place
The closure was extended just before 8am, the cordon now stretching from Taurima St to Hamilton Rd for…
Warriors’ NSW Cup success highlights growth in pathways ahead of State Championship final
With normality returning for the most part, the Warriors have been able to establish teams in the Harold…
Government brings in $1000 bonus to keep teens off the dole, speeds up benefit cut plans
“Going on welfare when you’re young is a trap, with recent modelling suggesting that people under the age…
Otago and Southland flooding closes SH90, detours in place
MetService has issued an orange heavy rain watch for the headwaters of the Otago lakes and rivers from…
Police appeal for information after unexplained death in Christchurch
“We are committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding this man’s death,” Detective Senior Sergeant Daniel Overend said.…
Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune turns to High Court after being excluded from donations, funds frozen
Following the beach tragedy, a Givealittle page was launched by a friend of the Watson family to help…