Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…
Sir Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley reunite in Christchurch
“What a gorgeous evening spent together, I cherish those moments – they light up my life.” Sir Cliff…
Helicopter crashes near Mākara Beach, pilot airlifted to Wellington Hospital
In response, the LifeFlight Wellington rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene with medical staff onboard, arriving at…
West Coast teacher Natarsha Ikiua erased school resources after being fired for working elsewhere while on sick leave
She asked a woman running the acting job to corroborate her story, which included that the work was…
Family’s fury knowing teen killer who stabbed gran to death will walk free
Speaking to A Current Affair after the sentencing, White’s daughter Cindy Micallef said the punishment could never reflect…
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says Jevon McSkimming situation must never happen again
The highest-ranking police officers in New Zealand ignored anonymous allegations that McSkimming was a sexual predator. Instead, the…
Rotorua worker seriously injured at Claymark sawmill, WorkSafe investigating
WorkSafe’s investigation into the 2023 incident found the machine was unguarded and there was an ineffective system for…
Police name escaped prisoner after hospital escort breakout in Auckland
The prison’s acting general manager Edith Pattinson earlier said police were informed immediately and were searching for him.…
Glenfield rugby player T.J. Kahaki’s sudden death prompts tributes to ‘gentle soul’
“He’s just left such a hole in our hearts. It’s just me and my two sons … there…
Christchurch shooting: Woman in critical condition, police hunt for gunman who fled in vehicle
“Police and ambulance were called to a Shortland St property about 8.45pm last night, and on arrival found…
Dodgy Auckland dentist David Zimmerman has Stanmore Bay home/clinic up for mortgagee sale
“This three-bedroom, 250 sq m property comprises a two-level home constructed of board and batten with a portion…
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…