Mark Rangihuna jailed for 11 years for raping young girl in Wellington 10 years ago
Rangihuna appeared for sentencing on two charges of rape of a person under the age of 12. The…
Auckland couple avoid jail after violent assaults against two children
During the beatings, Tuakeu would say to the victims, “Why did I have to end up with you?”…
‘It’s never too late to do the right thing’: Police appeal for truth, two years on from Baby Ru killing
Police are urging those responsible for Baby Ru’s death to come forward and “do the right thing”. Photo…
Moeaia Tuai slavery and rape trial begins in Auckland High Court
While Tuai did help both of the siblings get jobs, it wasn’t what they were expecting, he said.…
No Kings protests against Trump draw huge crowds across the country
“Good Morning to my fellow Americans who are celebrating No Kings Day today. While most of us celebrate…
Parole Board highlights Taranaki murderer Julianna Nuku’s changing narratives
The board declined her parole and said Nuku needed to revise her reintegration plan so it accurately reflected…
New mobile abattoir upsets homeowner distressed by sight of slaughterhouse on wheels
“Now I get to watch 300-plus animals killed 6m outside my boundary each year.” Neighbour David Taylor said…
Abel Wira jailed for 3.5 years for first dog‑attack manslaughter in NZ
The 60-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after his dogs mauled Thomson to death. Thomson’s…
Former broadcaster Polly Gillespie eyes political run for next year’s election
She agreed that only left National and Labour as possibilities. “They’re sort of central-ish rightish”, Gillespie said of…
Man charged with manslaughter over 2021 disappearance of Jason Butler
Area investigations manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson, said it had been a long and extensive investigation. “I…
Massey murder: Kanwarpal Singh denied appeal against sentence for murder of Zana Yaqubi
Because of that, he told a clinical psychologist there was no need for him to feel remorse. A…
Government to save nearly $2.5 billion in KiwiSaver changes over four years
A spokesman for Minister of Finance Nicola Willis said the forecast $2.467b savings over that period relates to…