Crime

Police will be keeping an eye on a tangi held in Lower Hutt this week after a woman, believed to have family connections to Black Power, was killed by a car.

Police said they were still investigating whether a homicide and aggravated burglary in Miramar were linked.

The court's decision to grant a Rotorua rapist permanent name suppression is frustrating but understandable, says Louise Nicholas.

The man has been remanded on bail.

A surge in social media stars promoting overseas gambling will lead to fines if the posts aren't removed, authorities say. Audio

Since having her drink spiked at an Auckland gig, Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo has been advocating to raise drink safety awareness. Audio

Joseph Blackbourn once represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games.

A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.

The top court in Spain's Catalonia region has overturned Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction, saying the case against him had inconsistencies and contradictions.

It's another attack in the recent string on showrooms, charging stations and vehicles belonging to Tesla.

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal described the man's behaviour as "appalling and uncouth".

The man's business was not registered and not subject to food safety standards.

A jury found the officer guilty of manslaughter in the NSW Supreme Court last November.

Tyrone Munns, 39, was found critically injured at a social housing complex near the start of March.

Simon Tavita and a friend dropped a 7kg brick on the head of an unconscious stranger and kicked him repeatedly in the head.

He was regarded as a leader in his profession and was well-known in the community.

Tony Ellis wants compensation and an apology for what the two men suffered more than 40 years ago.