Supreme Court turns down Colombian farm worker’s bid to seek discharge over cocaine conviction
Ruth Yanid Ramirez-Alfonso, a Colombian national, has lost her appeal to avoid a conviction for importing cocaine, which stems from ...
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Emotional scenes as funeral for boy, 12, who died of dengue fever held in Auckland
SummaryFamily and friends gathered in South Auckland to bid farewell to 12-year-old Misiafa Nathaniel Fealofa’i Lene, who tragically died from ...
North Shore fire: Firefighters left trapped above flames after equipment failure, union says
Two firefighters were rescued during a fire on Auckland's North Shore after their aerial unit malfunctioned, leaving them trapped above ...
Christchurch’s Jamie Richard Pope caught drug dealing, importing meth, while on community detention
SummaryJamie Richard Pope, who was on police curfew serving community detention for firearms charges, has been placed under home detention ...
Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths
Grieving parents of Ella-Rose Donker and Madison Chamberlain, killed by drivers high on MDMA, are advocating for stricter penalties for ...
Former Labour MP Stuart Nash not ruling out running for NZ First at next election
Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash is not denying rumours that he is considering a political comeback for the 2026 election, ...
Auckland High Court shuts down amid gang stoush between murder accused and victim’s supporters
An Auckland High Court judge locked down his courtroom due to a confrontation between supporters of murder accused Sione Tupou ...
Media Insider: NZME board battle – vocal shareholder pulls support for Jim Grenon board seat; media company’s biggest shareholder outlines its position
NZME's future direction hinges on the vote of its largest shareholder, with one vocal shareholder withdrawing support for Jim Grenon ...
Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation – parents claim discrimination
The 6-year-old son of Sonandi and Ruan Geldenhuys is facing deportation from New Zealand due to having Down syndrome, with ...
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