WorkSafe: German woman’s death under 330kg metal gate at workplace in Westmere, Auckland deemed tragic accident
The report also confirms that no one was prosecuted over her death, which investigators deemed a tragic accident.…
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…
China bridge collapse: 12 dead, 4 missing on Sichuan-Qinghai Railway
The bridge on the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway is the world’s largest-span double-track continuous steel truss arch bridge, according to…
Zuru nappy trial: Grant Taylor testifies on deleted emails, settling under ‘duress’, and whether $40m buys happiness
The court heard how Taylor and his family founded Rascals in 2014 and spent two years developing the…
Flu ravages Christchurch high school: 56% of students off sick on one day; health clinics under pressure
“Covering all classes will be a challenge on Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12. “If you have…
Kiwi murderer David Ngatokotoru Martin to be deported from Australia under 501 law
Martin was found to be a “significant risk” of committing further violent offending if he were released into…
Jordan Keil inquest: Mum on finding son dead at Middlemore Hospital’s mental health unit
“I felt that he was cold and lifeless,” she said, describing calling for help. “I was crying and…
Groomer and rapist Peter John Hartley out of prison but under supervision on ankle bracelet in Taranaki
There were six young victims between 1997 and 2008. The Parole Board said the rape offence was “especially…
Police investigate discovery of human remains at Bay of Plenty beach
Waihau Bay is about 100km northeast of Ōpōtiki. An investigation is under way after the discovery of human…
‘Specks’ of hair lead Fairfax police to ID boy found murdered 53 years ago
In 2003, the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children released a computer-generated sketch of Carl and was…
Northland boosted with jet fuel tank, dry dock, rail link announcements
“A commercial dry dock will bring specialist skills and international customers to NZ, maintaining large ships in a…
Landlord finds squalid home, tenant Jessica Michelle Duffy ordered to pay $4822
“Baseball bats and chairs were found under the beds and couches. The wood burner was loaded with the…