Trees down and building damage after Victoria lashed by strong winds and showers overnight
Extra clean up crews are being sent to Victoria’s south-west to assist with a backlog of trees down…
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…
Why diaspora communities in Australia opt for surgery in China and Taiwan
Miko Li has lived in Sydney for over a decade, but when her general practitioner told her she…
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…
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…
New Zealand authorities issue warning over David Sevelle’s ‘Lightweb’ internet scheme
A New Zealand government authority has issued a warning about an “ethical” internet scheme founded by an Australian…
Domestic violence murder trial: West Auckland man denies beating partner to death
“The night [she] died was not an isolated incident of violence,” van Boheemen told the 11 man, one…
Gordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend and lived with her body for a month, now he’s getting parole
Hieatt appeared before the New Zealand Parole Board for the first time in 2020 after becoming eligible for…
Saul Maniapoto-Bernsten deemed insane at time of shooting uncle multiple times
“This case is a tragedy for everybody concerned,” the judge told the 30-year-old. “For you, for your family,…
Paulo Dias jailed for sexual abuse after girl attends Keeping Ourselves Safe seminar at school
The victim, 19, who was aged 11 at the time, was in tears as she addressed Dias in…
Craig Smith of Christchurch jailed for raping woman in six-hour sexual violence ordeal
The woman no longer trusted her judgment of others and was scared of leaving her home. “I wanted…
Christchurch murder-suicide: Reclusive son killed dementia-stricken mother with sword
Police found their bodies at their home on Ayr St, Riccarton on the evening of April 2, 2022.…