Teen stepmum Jessica Mulford appeals to have jail time halved for killing toddler
Justice Campbell said while the cause of Harlee-Rose’s death had been determined, the mechanism remains unknown. “But it…
Court fines builder Francis Sheppard $25,000 for altering 1860s heritage cottage without resource consent
Lavatai was ultimately discharged without conviction, while Sheppard was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine. According to the…
Vladimir Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be ‘legitimate targets’
“If some troops appear there, especially now during the fighting, we proceed from the premise that they will…
Wellington arson trial: Court hears Maya Moore had a volatile temper
Moore is on trial facing nine charges, including five of arson and one of attempted arson. The 50-year-old…
Hamilton man attacked woman, stabbed toddler and killed baby on New Year’s Day
He stabbed her two more times before running back into a Hamilton house. Inside, the man went on…
Suspect in Ukraine politician’s murder denies working for Russia
Ukrainian police said on Monday that Russia was linked to the “carefully planned” crime, without providing further details.…
Court of Appeal shortens Rosabel Kronfeld’s prison term for aggravated burglary attack
Now, two years after the attack, one of the women involved has successfully appealed her prison sentence, getting…
Police car was not on a callout when it was crashed into Napier family’s fence
“I knew someone had crashed into our fence and smacked the tree over.” Her partner quickly went outside…
The unspoken rules of ‘bring a plate’ – and how to know if you’re breaking them
Proper etiquette dictates that you always ask, “What can I bring?” But then, you have to do it.…
Disputes Tribunal orders wedding venue to refund couple’s $23k deposit that was stolen within 30 minutes
According to that ruling, the couple paid their cash deposit in two payments last year, the second of…
Revealed: Leaked data show major hospitals failing emergency department wait-time targets
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and the Acting Health Minister stress the leaked data shouldn’t be considered…
Auckland bus stop attack: Hayden Williams jailed after ramming car into crowd
Williams, 24, appeared in Manukau District Court for sentencing on Friday after pleading guilty earlier this year to…