Bay of Plenty teenager on trial charged with raping young schoolgirl
The girl, who was 6 at the time of her evidential video interview, told the interviewer the boy…
Whirinaki’s $22m flood project finally under way, State Highway 2 to be raised 1.8m
The key part of the project is raising a 440m section of State Highway 2 to link with…
‘Tragic’: Queensland crash leaves mother and daughter dead, police appeal for vehicle sightings
A 28-year-old man was arrested a short time after the crash and remains in police custody. Authorities have…
Cyclist killed in Wairarapa crash was taking part in Martinborough Charity Fun Ride
One person was airlifted to hospital from the scene in critical condition. They later died in hospital, police…
Police gifts register shows alcohol, cash and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s child’s bike donated to cops
“By me accepting this bicycle [it] would help him clear some space. I accepted the bicycle with my…
Auckland mosque worker charged with sexually abusing teens outside masjid, at youth camp
While there, it’s alleged he squeezed the boy’s genitals and made sexual comments. On another occasion, while parked…
Disgraced Auckland dentist David Zimmerman fined for illegal and botched work that harmed patients
But disgraced dentist David Zimmerman pulled out the wrong tooth while the woman’s mouth was only partially anaesthetised.…
Papakura fireworks attack: Two injured after blasts inside lawnmower shop
As some customers took cover amid the fear and confusion of fireworks exploding inside the shop, Webster and…
Disputes Tribunal orders dad to pay $6500 in school fees after he ignored payment requests for five years
According to the tribunal, the man was experiencing financial difficulties at the time and could not afford the…
Pets & Pats: Auckland dog daycare fined $103k for repeated RMA breaches
Pets & Pats pitched itself to Auckland’s wealthy inner suburbs, with Beer promoting it as a bucolic escape…
Qantas releases first images of 22-hour ultra long-haul plane
Qantas has dubbed the operation “Project Sunrise” in a nod to the airline’s historic “Double Sunrise” endurance flights…
Knife-wielding man arrested after allegedly threatening ANZ bank staff in Whangārei
Kajal Patel, a worker at Rust Avenue Superette across the road from the bank, said an ANZ bank…