Waikato police officer Jacob Collins gives up suppression appeal after pepper spray assault conviction
Collins was convicted and ordered to pay the victim $1000 in emotional harm reparation. Collins’ counsel, Russell Boot,…
Norton Sowerby sentenced on three counts of manslaughter after driving across Hamilton train tracks, killing his friends
The vehicle was struck by a passing train, killing three of his friends. William Chaney Marsters Brown, 46,…
Farmers Getting $12B Bailout From Trump After Trade War Pain
How a Political Standoff Reshaped America’s Agricultural Heartland When the U.S.–China trade war erupted, few groups felt the…
Kaitāia woman sentenced after four dogs injure neighbours in Kaiwaka attack
On March 15, 2025, Walker-Haturini was in Kaitāia when her ex-partner allegedly let one of their four dogs…
Hamilton woman Kate Gough avoids jail after sexually assaulting teen boy
‘I’m being set up’ Gough’s offending covered the whole sexual offending spectrum, including sexual intercourse. On one occasion,…
Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs
As well as a holiday, he’d spent the money on a property in Foxton and multiple vehicles. Now,…
Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper found dead in suitcase in Slovenia
His father and brother were also arrested in the days that followed. “The man is believed to have…
High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
IAEA, from Claims of Neutrality to Close Ties to Tel Aviv
Islam Times – About seven months after US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, not only…
Multiple rescues at Mount Maunganui and Whangamatā prompt safety warning
Gibbons-Campbell described most as “textbook rescues.” “They were mainly tube rescues, with lifeguards going out and helping them…
Major crash in Epsom leaves one critically injured, roads closed
Hato Hone St John said they responded to the incident with two ambulances, one rapid response unit and…
6 Things to know before visiting Portugal: Tips for Kiwi travellers
Dona Caterina, a lifelong Arraiolos local, chatting about politics. Photo / Sarah Pollok 2. Time your espresso like…