Tauranga man discharged without conviction for having ambulance light and siren, police equipment
When police conducted a search warrant earlier this year, they found it installed in his vehicle. This gave…
Court fines builder Francis Sheppard $25,000 for altering 1860s heritage cottage without resource consent
Lavatai was ultimately discharged without conviction, while Sheppard was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine. According to the…
Rotorua gang member Raymond Heta fails to get jail term reduced after his attack left victim paraplegic
The group then punched and kicked the man. When he tried to fend them off, they stabbed him…
Māori wards: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell criticises Hobson’s Pledge for using her image, quotes in social media post
Tapsell voted against Māori wards for Rotorua Lakes Council in 2021. But in 2024, when faced with a…
Recidivist shoplifter Silvia Tipene back thieving after release from jail for stealing
“I am being framed and arrested for crimes another person committed,” the Hamilton mum told police at the…
Wellington man discharged without conviction for sending private images to his victim’s brother
His lawyer, Jamie Connell, told the court the incident was impulsive and out of character, describing it as…
Police involved after woman leaves Auckland salon without paying for Brazilian wax
Members of the public have taken to the salon’s Facebook page to comment on the incident – with…
Hawke’s Bay local government elections 2025: 114 candidates and fierce competition ahead
For the rest, you can have your say on who represents your community by voting in the local…
Heavy snow in NSW Tablelands: Phone and power services down, vehicles stuck
Uralla’s Bolt Inn, a popular local pub, became a shelter for those seeking refuge from the icy conditions…
Waikato Regional councillor Kataraina Hodge re-elected unopposed to $63,000 role
Waikato Regional councillors will start on $63,121 a year as soon as October’s election results are declared. After…
Trump sacks economic official, claiming she rigged weak US jobs data
“Similar things happened in the first part of the year, always to the negative,” he added. But he…
Video captures moment a woman’s hair catches fire in a bar in Australia
Four of her friends immediately jumped into action, quickly batting out the flames while she giggled, completely oblivious.…