Phillip Mant denied parole after armed hostage situation
A man named Phillip Clinton Mant held a woman hostage at gunpoint for 15 hours, threatening both her and her ...
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HDC finds anaesthetist violated patient rights by administering undesired drug
A woman undergoing hip surgery specifically requested not to receive sevoflurane due to a family history of complications with the ...
Jordan Crawford, harness racing driver, labeled ‘thug’ by judge for domestic violence
A harness racing driver, Jordan Hendrix Crawford, 34, has been sentenced after being convicted of assaulting his partner. The judge, ...
Joshua Spooner fined $3000 for selling crayfish and pāua on Facebook
A man from Nelson, Joshua Spooner, has been fined $3000 after selling crayfish and attempting to sell pāua illegally following ...
Runner Bitten by Dogs Before Fatal Attack in Kaihu
A 62-year-old woman, Mihiata Te Rore, was found dead after being attacked by three dogs in Kaihu on State Highway ...
XL Bully Owner Didn’t Anticipate Fatal Attack
Ashley Warren, 41, is on trial at Chelmsford Crown Court for owning two XL bully dogs that fatally attacked 68-year-old ...
Olympic Athletes Who Didn’t Win Medals
As the 2026 Winter Olympics commence in Italy, we reflect on athletes like the Wurtele twins and Eddie the Eagle, ...
Police Officers Dance at Ed Sheeran Concert in Auckland
A fan at an Ed Sheeran concert in Auckland captured a viral moment featuring two police officers dancing during the ...
Wellington Builder Colby Kelly-Nash Loses License for Fraud
A Wellington-based builder, Colby Kelly-Nash, has lost his license after failing to start renovations despite receiving over $25,000 in deposits ...
Police Investigate Assault and Robbery at Britomart
A 13-year-old boy was attacked outside the Britomart McDonald's in Auckland's CBD, where he was punched and threatened with a ...
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