Te Pāti Māori ‘confident’ of a comeback ahead of 2026 general election
“1% – what’s less? Is there a 0%?” In June, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who held the Tāmaki Makaurau…
Te Pāti Māori AGM rift: Ngira Simmonds challenges party leadership
On Friday evening, an email was sent to members highlighting the High Court ruling temporarily re-instating Mariameno Kapa-Kingi…
Missing Te Aroha tramper Louis Van Der Walt: Police renew appeal
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Rakai Thompson acquitted of Taranaki murder of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, guilty of manslaughter
The foreperson delivered the unanimous verdict – guilty of the alternative to murder, manslaughter. Te Omeka’s whānau quietly…
Death of Te Anihana Pomana referred to coroner, body formally identified
Friend said the police can advise that the body found in Pukekohe on November 22 “has been formally…
Mitchell Te Kani’s sister told off after reading pre-approved victim impact statement
Eventually, after a second victim impact was given by another person, the courtroom was put into chambers. When…
Truck crash slows traffic on SH1 near Te Rere Rd in South Waikato
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Taranaki trial of murder-accused Rakai Thompson shown recording taken at scene of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley’s stabbing
Later, salt, pepper, bread and butter were found on the bench next to the dish. After Thompson’s arrest,…
Police defend releasing details about body found in Te Anihana Pomana search
“The media releases were done without official confirmation with formal identification, whānau hadn’t got the chance to inform…
Post‑mortem completed after body found in search for Te Anihana Pomana
“We are carrying out enquiries into the circumstances of Te Anihana’s death on behalf of the Coroner. “Our…
Family of Te Anihana Pomana criticise police over media release on body before formal identification
In a post on social media, whānau criticised the release going out. “The media releases were done without…
High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki, death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…