Drunk Nelson motorist Ralph Smith 3.5 times the limit when he crashed, critically injured brother
The brothers, from Samoa, were in New Zealand on work visas to support family back home. Ralph Smith…
Gold Coast warned it faces traffic gridlock without major shift to public transport
The Gold Coast council describes it as a “pivotal stage” in the city’s maturity, but many motorists would…
Man wielding hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby – were police justified?
She was reportedly bleeding and screaming as he was hacking at the wooden shelter with half of a…
Parklands, Christchurch murder: Stalker Nathan Boulter admits knife attack on woman in front of her children
Boulter developed “an unhealthy fixation” with the woman and once he was released, he started a “significant electronic…
All Blacks v England test: Line-ups, kickoff times, how to watch – all you need to know
Played – 46 All Blacks won – 36 England won – 8 Draws – 2 All Blacks points…
Waikato cop loses discharge bid after excessive pepper spray of motorist
‘Already suffering immensely’ On the morning of January 10, last year, the officer, wearing his police uniform, was…
Teen killed in motorbike crash was speeding three times the limit – coroner
Toxicology reports found no drugs or alcohol in his system, and Coroner Rachael Schmidt-McCleave said the death was…
Rebels gang member Ernest Albert’s claim of self‑defence rejected in Mid North stabbings case
Drinks turn to double stabbing According to the court’s recently released decision, Albert was in Kawakawa in June…
Firefighters were ordered to leave smoldering Palisades burn site
Firefighters mopping up a small brush fire that authorities say reignited as the Palisades fire five days later…
Wellington inquest reveals police visited 3-month-old’s family multiple times before her father killed her
Her father was subsequently convicted of her manslaughter and jailed for four years and five months. At the…
Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
Deputy U.S. marshal wounded by ICE agent during immigration operation in Southern California
A deputy U.S. marshal was wounded by a ricochet bullet from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during…