Tauranga man imprisoned for rape of his 8-year-old cousin
According to the summary of facts, he would sneak into the girl’s bedroom at night, often telling her…
Media Insider: Journalist Ian Wishart v RNZ and Broadcasting Standards Authority – the High Court case over a story about a run of hot weather in Hamilton
These are documents, he says, that will reveal what the broadcaster did and how it reacted when he…
Inland Revenue proposes changing tax treatment of loans companies issue to shareholders
Companies involved in property would likely be most affected. The change would only apply to companies owned by…
Letter from a sex offender: How an Auckland abuser tried to bribe his victim out of pursuing justice
He then offered her $5000 to drop the case. The letter left Claire shaking, sickened and “totally disgusted”.…
Kaitāia homicide: Woman accused of killing Monty Knight appears in High Court
Her name suppression was extended because of the risk of extreme hardship from naming her, which means she…
Three seriously injured after two-car crash on State Highway 35 in Bay of Plenty
Hato Hone St John said three helicopters, two rapid response vehicles, one prime doctor, one first responder, one…
Manukau Institute of Technology childcare centre to shut, parents in lurch and jobs at risk
The childcare centre is located at MIT’s North campus in Ōtara and is open to MIT staff, students,…
Serial child-sex abuser Gary Claude Wilson found guilty of 33 offences in Whangārei trial
He also took him to his home in Hikurangi and would offer him money, cigarettes and alcohol in…
Domestic violence murder: Names of Auckland convict and victim permanently suppressed
“It’s a continuous nightmare I can’t wake from,” the woman’s best friend later added through tears, describing having…
Kiwi father of eight Kimura Dixon crushed to death at Australian construction site
Police said eight workers were on-site in a trench 500-600mm deep as a retaining wall collapsed nearby, trapping…
Government unveils ‘compassionate’ changes for parents of stillborn children
“Whetūrangitia was created with compassion and cultural safety at its heart. Enabling parents to complete a stillbirth registration…
Dunedin Pine Hill murder: Jury finds Rajinder guilty of killing Gurjit Singh
Gurjit Singh at his home in Pine Hill. Photo / Supplied The Crown alleged the killing was a…