Police launch homicide enquiry after man’s death in Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast; neighbour hears ‘gunshots’
Two vehicles left the area, with one being stopped by police a short time later and a male…
Rebels gang member Ernest Albert’s claim of self‑defence rejected in Mid North stabbings case
Drinks turn to double stabbing According to the court’s recently released decision, Albert was in Kawakawa in June…
Ōpōtiki man Bonny Temple avoids jail after killing neighbour Wayne Beach
Temple was later found guilty by a Rotorua jury of manslaughter and was sentenced this week in the…
Roger O’Byrne’s digger incident costs thousands, appeal dismissed – neighbour suffers ongoing anxiety
O’Byrne, 75, was charged with wilful damage and convicted after a trial in September 2024. He was told…
Chinese man jailed for breaking into woman’s home, drawing her blood for ‘stress relief’
A Chinese man who broke into a woman’s home, sedated her and drew her blood has claimed he…
Tauranga reverses water services decision, partners with Western Bay of Plenty
Tauranga City Council will now partner with its “little brother”, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and possibly…