Roger Samson’s ‘excessively corroded’ trailer broke apart and hit car, killing young mum
A large number of Hana-Wetere’s whānau were also in court to hear Samson enter his guilty plea, while…
Cocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of Tauranga, Customs says
Officers found 17 bricks of cocaine in one container and 16 in the other, among legitimate goods. Customs…
Grey Lynn house famous for homemade political billboards at risk of being seized
Now his latest council stoush could cost him his house. Council group chief financial officer Ross Tucker said…
Sir Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley reunite in Christchurch
“What a gorgeous evening spent together, I cherish those moments – they light up my life.” Sir Cliff…
Man charged over seized $3m methamphetamine haul concealed in roller skate kneepads, art
The chief Customs officer for regional investigations, Rachael Manning, said the operation’s “scattergun” approach is increasingly being adopted…
Police seize record number of bladed weapons amid knife crime concerns
Police say they have seized a record number of bladed weapons this year amid heightened community concern over…
$12m cocaine haul hidden in designer brand ‘Lacoste’ packaging seized at Dunedin port
Customs manager of maritime Robert Smith said the seizure was a “strong reminder” that Customs applies pressure across…
Two arrested after burnouts disrupt funeral at Waikumete Cemetery
“It’s quite disappointing that this small group of people have chosen to behave like this,” Walker said. “They…
Cocaine worth $12.6m found stashed in container delivered to Auckland business
“This is a prime example of a ‘rip on’ or ‘rip off’ importation to try and sneak drugs…
Russia vows to press offensive, rejects idea Ukraine can retake land
“We are doing this for both the present and the future of our country. For many generations to…
Judge orders police to return Mongrel Mob member Syd Te Rata’s seized patch
He said it valued personal property rights and confirmed gang members had the same property rights as anyone…
Cocaine, sawn-off shotgun and ammo seized in Queenstown police stop
A large quantity of small plastic bags and a set of electronic scales were also seized. “Illegal firearms…