Former transtasman league star charged with assault, threatening to kill
It’s alleged the offending occurred on December 14 this year. A charge of threatening to kill carries a…
Kaikohe fatal crash: Mother of 11yo girl relieved someone being held to account
“Serious Crash investigations can be complex and ultimately take time to be carried out. It’s important for the…
Mother’s heartfelt tribute to five-year-old son killed in Timaru crash
“No words can explain the pain of losing him, or the emptiness that now sits where his laughter…
Government pockets nearly $700k from Kiwi who died with no will or traceable family members
Typically, this is to relatives in order of significant relationships, starting with partners and children, before moving to…
The Other’s Club for childfree women: Christchurch woman building online global community
“But I think the more we talk about it, the more people are accepting that this is a…
Tenterfield crossbow attack: Police hailed for heroism in 2012 siege
Dillon, who presided over the coronial inquest into the case, saw more than 300 cases during his time…
Coroner finds Christchurch man Nigel Bom died as a result of methamphetamine toxicity
She concluded that Bom, 37, had likely suffered a heart arrhythmia as a result of methamphetamine toxicity. He…
Teen denied ‘clean slate’ after Youth Court sentencing for violence
Judge Jo Rielly made an order under a section of the Oranga Tamariki Act that a record would…
Frustration grows over smoking and vaping at Rotorua Hospital entrance
Outside, two more people were vaping. “Right outside the hospital where sick people are? Not a good look.”…