Disgraced landlord back before Tribunal over Timaru rental
Landlord Donna Miers, who was once described as having "nefarious conduct" by a Tenancy Tribunal adjudicator, has found herself back before the tribunal.
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Sentencing for Jonah Lomu's brother delayed as new details emerge
Sentencing for Jonah Lomu's brother delayed as new details emerge
The sentencing for John Lomu, the younger brother of late All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, has been put off as he provides possible new details on why he helped smuggle drugs into the country.
Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo fights to stay in NZ
Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo fights to stay in NZ
A migrant worker who arranged for sex services through an online escort site with a girl he believed was 19, but who was actually 13, has been ordered to leave NZ.
'Great shock': Albury farmer died changing tractor tyre
'Great shock': Albury farmer died changing tractor tyre
Farmer David Fairclough regularly changed his own tractor tyres. So when one was flat earlier this year, "Clever Dave" as he was known to friends and family, got to work.
Christchurch Kāinga Ora tenant evicted for antisocial behaviour
Christchurch Kāinga Ora tenant evicted for antisocial behaviour
Jasmine Hanham filmed herself harassing her neighbours and then posted it to social media platform TikTok.
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media
Jasmine Hanham filmed herself harassing her neighbours and then posted it to social media platform TikTok.
Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre
Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre
Farmer David Fairclough regularly changed his own tractor tyres. So when one was flat earlier this year, "Clever Dave" as he was known to friends and family, got to work.
Bullet from Nelson driveby narrowly missed person watching TV
Bullet from Nelson driveby narrowly missed person watching TV
A person watching TV in the comfort of their suburban lounge narrowly avoided being shot in the head during a drug-related drive-by shooting.
'Akin to torture': Systemic failings found in death of neglected 90yo
'Akin to torture': Systemic failings found in death of neglected 90yo
The findings of Health NZ's independent review into the support and care of a neglected, elderly Christchurch father has highlighted systematic issues and gaps.
90yo kept in wetsuit, locked in dark, filthy room before death
90yo kept in wetsuit, locked in dark, filthy room before death
The findings of Health NZ's independent review into the support and care of a neglected, elderly Christchurch father has highlighted systematic issues and gaps.
Man jailed after causing crash which killed friend
Man jailed after causing crash which killed friend
The young daughter of a man killed by his best mate in a high-speed, drug-fuelled crash says she will never forgive him.
South Island teen accused of bomb threats bailed
South Island teen accused of bomb threats bailed
A teenager who allegedly sent nationwide bomb threats has been granted bail despite strong police opposition.
'Predatory behaviour': Drug empire lands man in jail
'Predatory behaviour': Drug empire lands man in jail
Jamie Mannion sat atop a drug empire worth millions of dollars. Now he has been sentenced in the Christchurch District Court to 12 years in prison.
Invercargill teen accused of bomb threats bailed
Invercargill teen accused of bomb threats bailed
An Invercargill teenager who allegedly sent nationwide bomb threats has been granted bail despite strong police opposition.
Man jailed for six years after killing baby son
Man jailed for six years after killing baby son
The young mother of a baby, violently killed at the hands of his father who has been jailed for six years, says she remains consumed by "overwhelming grief".
'How about I punch you in the f***** face?'
'How about I punch you in the f***** face?'
A man facing a raft of family harm and violence charges has lashed out at the Crown, describing the prosecutor as a "freak" and "twisted".
'Crossed a very sacred line': Man jailed for raping grandmother
'Crossed a very sacred line': Man jailed for raping grandmother
A New Zealand woman has told her grandson that he “crossed a very sacred line” when he raped her in her own home.
Ex-Mongrel Mob president wins court battle to keep gang pad
Ex-Mongrel Mob president wins court battle to keep gang pad
A former South Island Mongrel Mob president has won a battle to save his gang pad from Crown confiscation.
Company to pay $20K to harassed employee
Company to pay $20K to harassed employee
A former account manager for a recruitment company still becomes emotional thinking about the harassment she endured from a colleague.
Man sentenced to prison for raping grandmother
Man sentenced to prison for raping grandmother
A New Zealand woman has told her grandson that he “crossed a very sacred line” when he raped her in her own home.