Southland teacher aide Quade Strange’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashed
Strange had told an associate that he expressed a desire to offend against a young child, as he…
Judge grants name suppression for Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges
When police executed a search warrant, the man allegedly refused to hand over details to his digital devices,…
Multi-vehicle crash shuts SH20 Maioro St on-ramp, delays for drivers
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Hawke’s Bay teacher Matthew Ireland convicted of 12 sex offences against students
“I was 9 years old. I didn’t know anything about sexuality,” the boy said. “I didn’t know that…
SH2 passing lanes to close for Auckland to Coromandel holiday traffic
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
One of largest child abuse image hauls at Auckland Airport leads to jail term
“The material he carried was deeply disturbing and included some of the most extreme child sexual abuse content…
Rodd & Gunn’s $3.7m loss after Canadian department store collapse
“The loss includes $2.4m of debt losses and $300,000 of fixed assets written down,” the latest accounts said.…
Storm Constable-Carter jailed in Nelson court for extreme child abuse images, zoosadism files
Judge Tony Snell arrived at his decision after the Crown sought a 14-year starting point – the maximum…
Pastures Past: How ticks tormented early farmers, their flocks and herds
In 1894, the New Zealand Mail quoted an Australian expert who said, “It has been said that ‘one…
Givealittle report: Which city in New Zealand is the most generous?
Wānaka woman Emma Holden received $417,000 in donations to help her cover costs for cutting-edge cancer treatment. The…
Frankton Golf Centre clubhouse in Queenstown gutted as crews battle major fire
They said crews immediately worked to extinguish the fire and were able to suppress it at about 7.40pm.…
Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by police officer husband
He was subsequently convicted after a three-day jury trial last year, and he no longer works for New…