Auckland aerial fire truck failure sparks warning over ageing fleet
The NZPFU said the “failure” played out in full public view. They said this incident took a critical…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…
‘UN is a joke’: Government ministers take aim at United Nations over report criticising New Zealand treatment of Māori
“Let’s be realistic, this is an organisation that puts people from Zimbabwe in charge of the environment, people…
Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…
Taupō Mongrel Mob boss jailed for life over emergency housing motel murder
His co-offender, the gang’s sergeant-at-arms, has been jailed for more than five years after pleading guilty to manslaughter…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…
Hilary Swank apologises over LAX baggage claim row with Make-A-Wish mum
The mum said she had lost sight of her husband and children and pulled out her phone. “I…
Head Hunters members sentenced for deadly assault on Samuel Curle over hoodie
Benjamin Gabriel during an earlier appearance in the High Court at Auckland, charged with the murder of Samuel…
Zuru wins trademark appeal over ‘Lego brick compatible’ label
Dispute timeline It did not take long for Lego to react when it discovered the use of its…
Coroner issues warning after girl, 7, run over by mower in Hawke’s Bay farm accident
His report comes with a warning to the rural community “of the dangers young children face while accompanying…
Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…