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New charges for former funeral undertaker accused of interfering with human remains
Police have not ruled out the possibility of further arrests at this stage, a spokesperson says.
Rolleston man goes to court over berm parking fine
A Rolleston man is in court fighting back against a fine for parking outside his house. John Boulton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Patched gang members accused of armed robbery in Christchurch garage
A man says he was sitting in his garage watching television when he was approached by two patched gang members asking where "the money" and the "gold" were.
Soldiers accused of attacking colleague did not throw punches, kicks, court martial told
A witness to an alleged attack on a soldier by two colleagues at the end of an international operation in Hawaii says he did not see any punches or kicks thrown.
Musician accused of domestic violence claims ex-partner had BPD
During cross-examination, the defendant said he'd suffered abuse as a result of the alleged victim's borderline personality disorder
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the Prime Minister should sack ACT's David Seymour as a minister for writing to the police while they were investigating one of his constituents, a report… Audio
Woman accusing musician of domestic violence says she was strangled, punched
She told a court that she's been strangled, punched, and sometimes trapped in a situation for hours as her former partner verbally lashed out at her.
Whangārei hāpu set to go back to court to battle housing development on sacred site
A Whangārei based hāpu are going back to court for the latest in a legal saga spanning 30 years. Audio
Whangārei based hāpu head back to court over development
A Whangārei-based hāpu are going back to court, again, for the latest in a legal saga spanning 30 years. Hāpu kaikorero Nicki Wakefield spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Prison company Serco paid $6m in bonuses
A private prison operator has been paid millions for reoffending rates that are incredibly low, even by international standards.
Northland man's wetland destruction leads to court order
Northland's largest wetland has suffered significant damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields after a landowner allowed livestock to enter, sprayed pesticides and illegally installed drains.
MSD found wrong after tangi food cost refused in funeral grant
A woman successfully appealed an MSD decision refusing to cover food costs for her husband's tangi in a funeral grant.
FBI enlists NZ police to investigate sect sexual abuse allegations
The FBI is sharing information about alleged sexual abuse within an underground religious group with New Zealand police as part of its global investigation. Audio
Coromandel shooting accused Stu Edmondson granted bail, lawyer says
Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.
Foul play ruled out as cause of 23-year-old man's death
There was no evidence VJ Tutai's death was at the hands of drug dealers over a possible debt.
Man quit seizure meds for extreme diet before crash
A man was living off just two portions of soup a week before he passed out and crashed into a van, causing about $30,000 of damage.
Appeal dismissed after elderly man with sleep apnoea, dementia has driver's licence removed
A doctor concerned about an elderly man who defied orders not to drive wrote to transport officials who then took away his licence.
Man takes hotel to court over Coke dispute
Coke No Sugar, or Coke Zero? A bartender told a customer they were virtually the same thing.
No smoke alarm in bus house fire that killed West Coast artist - coroner
The burned, skeletal remains of an elderly artist who lived alone in a house bus in a remote corner of the South Island were found beside his favourite rocking chair.
Man warned off highway hours before he was killed
A police officer warned a man not to walk on the highway in the dark less than two hours before he was hit by a utility vehicle and killed.
