Former Act Party president Tim Jago denied parole from prison sentence for sexual offending
One of the victims was younger than 16 at the time. Jago denied the offending when charged, took…
Rotorua: Man admits taking girl, 3, with intent to have sexual connection
Tekuru‘s lawyer, Scott Mills, entered Tekuru’s guilty plea at today’s appearance. Mills suggested the court consider allocating a…
Victoria Police lift travel warning for Porepunkah as search for Dezi Freeman continues
Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, fled into bushland on foot after the shooting. Hundreds of specialist police…
Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russia’s far east, tsunami warning cancelled
A National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) spokesperson told NZME there was no tsunami threat to New Zealand. Region’s…
Christchurch sex offender Murray Brunsden jailed for home invasion sexual assault
But because she thought he was a “friendly” neighbour, the woman opened her door. Within moments, Brunsden asked…
Hastings cannabis growing operation busted by police, who say it was just about to be harvested
“There’s just over 200 well-propagated, well-produced plants. You can see they’re coming into production now.” James said inside…
Whangārei couple scammed out of savings as police issue fraud warning
Police were alerted about the elaborate scheme on Monday. Pilmer urged the community to be vigilant. He asked…
TV star’s reality check: Sally Martin’s life after Shortland Street
Nothing was ever deemed too far-fetched for nurse Nicole because the writers knew Sally would play whatever they…
David Moynaham sentenced after child exploitation material found at his Hamilton home
This week, the 65-year-old appeared in the Hamilton District Court for sentencing on 13 representative charges of unlawful…
Five warning signs of a heart attack, according to cardiologists
Ben Rennert, 40, a small-business owner from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was picking up his children from school when he…
TCU September Lightning Complex Fire live updates on Sept. 3
Evacuations remain in effect after a series of fires sparked by lightning started in two Northern California counties.While…
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…