Winston Peters refusal to join 79 countries to protect the International Criminal Court puts New Zealand firmly in Trump’s minority, lawless, hard-right camp

Police are investigating a dangerous act of vigilante behavior after a disabled woman named Jo discovered that two of her car's tyres had been deflated for legally parking in a disability space, where she had displayed her permit. The incident occurred in Wellington when Jo found a nasty note accusing her of not being disabled, despite her legitimate use of the designated parking. She emphasized the potential serious consequences of the act, particularly as she...

A 16-year-old appeared in court charged with aggravated robbery and murder after the death of Kyle Whorrall. Whorrall, a 33-year-old PhD student, was attacked at an Auckland bus stop. A 32-year-old North Shore woman has also been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder. The teenager accused of murdering 33-year-old American entomology student Kyle Whorrall has been remanded in custody. He appeared in the Auckland District Court today charged with aggravated robbery...

SummaryJohn Tekuru, a 19-year-old, appeared in the Rotorua District Court charged with abducting a 3-year-old girl from a local early childhood center for sexual purposes. He did not enter a plea to the charge of unlawfully taking the girl on March 10 and has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on May 14. Judge Joanne Wickliffe granted permanent name suppression for the daycare center to protect the identity of the victim. Full...

SummaryA 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of Kyle Whorrall, a 33-year-old PhD student, who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd. Whorrall's father described him as a kind soul with no enemies, and a vigil is scheduled to be held at the bus shelter where the incident occurred. Police executed a search warrant at a Beach Haven address, leading to the arrest of the teenager on charges of...

SummaryMajor broadcasters and production companies in New Zealand advocate for local versions of popular reality TV shows, like Masterchef New Zealand and Married at First Sight NZ, to qualify for the Government's 40% screen production rebate. Additionally, TVNZ proposes that the rebate's current restrictions be relaxed to include the production of live sports. This comes amid executive shake-ups at major media firms and ThreeNews expressing regret over recent reporting errors. Full Article

SummaryA coronial inquest in Christchurch has concluded regarding the suspected suicide of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore on August 9, 2021, shortly after the Tokyo Olympics. The inquest revealed significant misconduct at Cycling NZ, including pressure on Podmore to lie during a 2018 investigation, and a 2022 report highlighted cultural and structural deficiencies within the organization. Podmore’s parents expressed their grief and frustration during their final statements, as they received insights into their daughter’s treatment and...