Court of Appeal reviews Kawerau man Jade Raymond Mellow’s sentencing discounts after crime spree
A minimum term of imprisonment was not imposed, despite the prosecutor requesting one of 50%. In the Court…
Hawke’s Bay helicopter crew rescues man after headfirst 100m fall down hillside
Murphy miraculously survived the fall but suffered 11 broken ribs, a perforated lung and a broken foot, turning…
Traffic: Crash on Auckland Harbour Bridge causing backlog across motorway network
Police said the crash involved three vehicles, but no one was hurt. It was is the second crash…
Partner of mum who died with newborn baby jailed for raping, violating ‘tipsy’ 15-year-old girl
The case prompted investigations by Health New Zealand (formerly Auckland District Health Board) and the Health and Disability…
Rotorua Lakes Council candidate Mariana Morrison addresses bankruptcies
She cited solo parenting and loss of employment as reasons for the second bankruptcy. She was 22 and…
Newborn baby found dead in Auckland’s Albert Park by worker, police probe under way
Police are now conducting a scene examination and were speaking to an individual who is believed to be…
What life at Burnham Military Camp’s detention centre will look like for attempted spy
Known formally as the Services Corrective Establishment, or SCE, Burnham’s facility has been described by one expert as…
Why we’re planning for 2 million homes: Simon Wilson’s Love this City
Council officials and the Government have both done their best in recent days to explain what this means.…
Rotorua kapa haka performer Temutu Ehau named as man who died at Trigg Ave
He said he was a taiaha expert and an exceptional guitarist who entertained thousands of visitors. “He was…
Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson remains an undue risk, declined parole for the sixth time
“What does that mean – ‘not to your knowledge’?” he asked. Wilson repeated his response, claiming he was…
Police execute search warrant in Maketū over Zain Taikato Fox death
A large pre-planned police operation in Maketū last month. Police are back in Maketū this morning. Photo /…
Nelson man Storm Constable-Carter guilty of creating and sharing extreme child abuse content
The 22-year-old pleaded guilty in the Nelson District Court today to 50 charges linked to his possession and…