Court
First witness gives evidence at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest
The first witness to give evidence at a coronial inquiry looking into the deaths of 13 people during Cyclone Gabrielle says Gisborne's civil defence was better organised than Hawkes Bay. Ken Cooper… Audio
Residents' group challenges decision to fast-track marina
The project was not one of the 149 included in the original list accompanying the Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Man charged with assaulting infant pleads not guilty
The 23-year-old man was arrested in July after a baby girl was admitted to Hutt Hospital with multiple fractures in the previous month.
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to prison
He was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Man escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpoint
Blade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.
Whakaari eruption: Court hears country did not seem ready for disaster
The coronial inquiry into the 2019 eruption, has been delayed several years due to criminal proceedings related to the events.
Whakaari/White Island coronial inquiry set to begin
The first phase of the inquiry will commence in Whakatāne today, nearly six years after the fatal 2019 eruption.
Two dead, four wounded in UK synagogue terrorist attack
Greater Manchester police said the suspect, who was wearing a vest that appeared to be an explosive device, was shot dead by officers.
Federal shutdown enters day two
The Federal government shutdown enters its second day, Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio
Man's sex with underage teen leaves trail of despair
Jessie Morgan, 22, went to trial in April this year, defending six charges.
Mum of four claims kleptomania behind years-long shoplifting spree, judge doesn't buy it
The woman's string of thefts led to her children being taken from her.
Anaru Moana murder trial: Former roommate tells of abduction
The man told the High Court of a violent beating he endured from people looking for Anaru Moana.
Boat burglar and serial fraudster's $466k crime spree over four years
Bradley Croft, 42, amassed more than 50 charges over four years.
Health NZ to undertake review in Bay of Plenty homicide
A 34-year-old woman has appeared in court on charges of murder, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council faces class action lawsuit over flooding
The action alleges incompetence led to 400 properties and businesses flooding in Wairoa last year. Audio
Class action lawsuit lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council
A class action lawsuit is being lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council this week, alleging incompetence led to 400 properties and businesses flooding in Wairoa last year. Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay… Audio
Man lured to reserve, shot out of a tree and beaten to death, Crown alleges
A South Canterbury man was lured to a reserve and shot out of a tree before being hit with a blunt object, a murder trial has heard.
Meat thief caught with bacon in his pants, bag full of chops, steaks and lamb
'You are in some trouble. There's no doubt about that,' a judge told Daniel Perring.
Pair in court after 'excessively' making out on domestic flight
Despite requests from the Air New Zealand cabin crew for the pair to stop, they continued.
Man's conviction for wearing gang cap infringed his human rights, court told
Mana Brown was prosecuted under the Gangs Act 2024 after being spotted on CCTV cameras wearing a cap that included the word 'Nomad'.
