Drug‑impaired truck driver jailed over fatal Waimate crash
He cited aggravating features including “enormous” levels of harm to Weir’s family, the level of drugs in his…
Kole Stratford jailed for violent assault on woman over meth pipe
Kole Stratford was sentenced to prison in the Nelson District Court on a representative charge of injuring with…
Kawau Coastguard rescues 2 people off Tawharanui coast after catamaran overturns in water
The circling helicopter guided Kawau Rescue to the dinghy, by then east of Takatu Point, and both were…
Horse racing: Auckland Trotting Club left to carry enormous debt as sale falls through
But most importantly, the club still has the support of its bank, Westpac. “When we told the bank…
Auckland tenancy dispute boiled over into stabbing murder, Crown alleges
The former actor, whose wife claimed he had worked on Shortland Street and served 16 tours of duty…
Police Eagle helicopter aids multiple Auckland water rescues over Labour Weekend
The search was expanded beyond this area due to the outgoing tide. After more than an hour of…
Christopher Luxon expected to meet Malaysian Prime Minister, not concerned about differences over Palestine state recognition
In September, Malaysia said the recognition of the State of Palestine “should not be subject to any preconditions”…
Ten people to stand trial over online harassment of French first lady
If convicted, they face up to two years in prison. They have been accused of making numerous malicious…
Canterbury v Otago: Canterbury battle back to win first NPC title since 2017
For Otago, their wait for a title goes on, having last won 27 years ago when they beat…
Wellington Phoenix score injury-time winner, lose defender Tim Payne to shoulder injury
The Phoenix celebrate their win over the Roar. Photo / Photosport The impact of Corban Piper off the…
Police investigate Britomart assault after 13-year-old boy robbed of shoes
“They were headed to McDonald’s in Britomart – a place we’ve visited many times as a family, but…
Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…