Assault victim Steven Gardiner sentenced after unlawful citizen’s arrest plan backfires
From there things quickly got out of hand, but it didn’t take long for the law to catch…
Police update on drug-smuggling ring that led to arrest of Auckland airport baggage handlers
Detective Inspector Tom Gollan speaking at today’s press conference. Photo / Corey Fleming Gollan said that had the…
Roger Samson’s ‘excessively corroded’ trailer broke apart and hit car, killing young mum
A large number of Hana-Wetere’s whānau were also in court to hear Samson enter his guilty plea, while…
Inquiry into Phillips children’s disappearance announced: What will be investigated
Justice Simon Moore will lead the inquiry. Photo / NZME The inquiry will be led by Justice Simon…
Two Kiwi women accused of importing $37m of methamphetamine into Melbourne Airport
The case was referred to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), who arrested the women at the airport. Both…
Government proposes scrapping regional councillors and nudging councils towards amalgamation
Under this proposal, the regional council as an organisation would remain, but the mayors of the councils that…
QE Health Rotorua placed into liquidation after $1.3m annual loss
QE Health announced the liquidation on its Facebook page on Thursday. “We can assure you that things will…
Media Insider: Whitcoulls owner James Pascoe Group reveals why literary journal Folly has been banned from book shelves
The latest issue of literary magazine Folly has been banned from Whitcoulls. The journal, which sells for $35,…
Cruise ship Disney Wonder to arrive into Auckland after man lost overboard in Tasman Sea
Fellow passenger Mitch Talbot said cruise guests were informed about the incident over the ship’s intercom. “The captain…
Christopher Luxon dismisses leadership speculation, vows to lead National into 2026 election
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is “absolutely” going to lead the National Party into the next election…
Inside Wellington Museum’s Fat Freddy’s Drop Story exhibition experience
Wellington Museum senior curator Ian Wards is a huge Freddy’s fan and jumped at the opportunity to help…
Hawke’s Bay man hits two holes in one at Lake Taupō golfing challenge
He was relatively prepared in the scheme of things, with his clubs with him, and bought 50 balls…