Nelson drug deal robbery: William Johns jailed after knife attack leaves victim maimed
The man’s attacker, William Netane Popoia Johns, 30, has now been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to…
Murder charge laid after motorcyclist fatally stabbed in Auckland
Police have charged a 21-year-old man with murder after a motorbike rider was fatally stabbed following a collision…
Oranga Tamariki aims to use new design for young offenders’ boot camp
Oranga Tamariki aims to run its second boot camp for serious youth offenders in March next year using…
Queenstown tourism chief selling his historic Gibbston cottage, All things property, under OneRoof
– Geoff McDonald and his wife Rose are selling their renovated historic cottage in Gibbston. – They bought…
Two injured in ‘massive rollover’ at Wairarapa jetsprint champs
Two people have been injured after a jet boat crashed during the opening round of the New Zealand…
Tramper dies, another rescued on remote West Coast track
A tramper has died and another has been rescued from a remote track on the West Coast. Police…
Family violence refuge fully booked out over weekend, as pressure mounts
Presbyterian Support Northern says family violence escalates at this time of year, when financial pressure mounts. Photo: 123RF…
Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detention
However, Matete remains an inmate of the Auckland Region Women’s Correctional Facility (ARWCF). The Parole Board declined to…
Ngira Simmonds challenges Te Pāti Māori leadership at AGM
Former Kiingitanga spokesperson Ngira Simmonds challenged Te Pāti Māori’s leadership at the party’s AGM in Rotorua. Photo: Former…
Police confirm emails about Jevon McSkimming weren’t shown to police minister
Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he had “absolutely no idea”…
Section of State Highway 26 in Waikato closed after vehicle fire, drivers asked to avoid area
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.” A Fire and Emergency New Zealand…
Lotto Powerball rolls over to $15m as two players win $500,000
Two lucky players from Auckland have each won $500,000 in last night’s Lotto draw as Powerball rolls over…