Pastor disappointed man stole from church
John Hoko had previously pleaded guilty to three charges of burglary of the Christian Renewal Church on Tarewa Rd. Photo / Michael Cunningham John Hoko tried to abide by the law and be guided by God...
View ArticleRobbers blow their loot
Westbrook Tavern was the target of two aggravated robberies within a fortnight. Photo / Stephen Parker Armed robbers who stole more than $10,000 from a Rotorua tavern blew most of it within 24 hours, a...
View ArticleElderly womans car stolen in daylight robbery
Source: ONE News An elderly Auckland woman has had her car and several hundred dollars of cash stolen in a daylight robbery at her home. The 75-year-old Remuera woman was targeted by what police...
View ArticleWinter blast with bark and bite to hit
MetService says a winter storm is about to hit New Zealand, bringing widespread severe weather for much of the country. Bitterly cold Antarctic air is expected to bring snow showers which could fall to...
View ArticleCavalier shares fall after earnings warning – layoffs likely
Shares in Cavalier Corp fell 1.8 percent after the carpet-maker warned annual earnings will be at the bottom end of guidance and signalled a $1 million cash hit as it consolidates its tufting...
View ArticleOrion Prepares For Stormy Weather In Canterbury
Christchurch-based electricity network company Orion is ready to respond to any impacts on its network from the forecast bad weather."In the past 48 hours we've checked our network and our teams are on...
View ArticleKey Notes Special video briefing on housing
New Zealand families ought to have warmer, healthier and more affordable good-quality housing.At the moment, too many families are living in inadequate housing - homes which are cold, damp, and...
View ArticleWhat will the future of the West Coast hold
What will the future of the West Coast hold? As debate rages in Auckland over a million more inhabitants, the more sparsely-populated West Coast is facing its own issues, including an ageing and...
View ArticleBasin Reserve History Character And Status ‘Future Proofed
Basin Reserve's History, Character And International Status is 'Future Proofed' A state of the art new pavilion across the northern end of the Basin Reserve will mitigate the historic cricket ground...
View ArticlePhoto of missing Christchurch man released
Photo of missing man released Christchurch Police have released a photo of a 55-year old Christchurch man missing since last Friday. Police have concerns for the wellbeing of Peter John Crowther, aged...
View ArticleA better transport future for Wellingtons busiest corridor
18 Jun 2013 | NZ Transport Agency: Central regionA better transport future for Wellington City is a step closer, with details released today of a comprehensive package of transport infrastructure...
View ArticleGovt moves to stamp out organised crime
Govt moves to stamp out organised crime Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced the Government will adopt a range of recommendations to better attack international and domestic organised crime...
View ArticleLargest meth lab for several years in Hamilton
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 4:43 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Whole of policing approach to organised crime nets largest meth lab for several years in Hamilton Waikato Police are warning those...
View ArticleMāori Party condemns Employment Relations Bill
Maori Party condemns Employment Relations (Continuity of Labour) Amendment Bill The Maori Party has today condemned the Employment Relations (Continuity of Labour) Amendment Bill."Our party has always...
View ArticleBasin Bridge Mt Victoria tunnel duplication move closer
18 Jun 2013 | Wellington Regional OfficeThe NZ Transport Agency has released details of proposed mitigation measures for the Basin Bridge and plans of the proposed duplication of the Mount Victoria...
View ArticleWellington Public Transport Spine Study findings
18 Jun 2013 | NZ Transport Agency: Central regionA future Bus Rapid Transit system through central Wellington has been found to have the most benefits of three possible options, according to the final...
View ArticleTeen in court over Hastings stabbing
File photo / Hawkes Bay Today Police moved quickly to arrest an 18-year-old man after a teenage boy was attacked and stabbed multiple times during a fight on a Hastings street early on Sunday. The...
View ArticleJail for Rotorua man who bounced cheques
Photo / file A Rotorua man who wrote $13,000 worth of bounced cheques has been jailed for a year. Andre Dillion Paul, 34, was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court yesterday after earlier pleading...
View ArticleNun accused of assault told teacher It was me
The fact Leva-i-Fangalupe Fono is a nun is completely irrelevant, the court was told. Photo / Brett Phibbs A nun accused of breaking a 9-year-old's arm told a Sunday School teacher "it was me'', a...
View ArticleMother accused of cutting baby charged
The woman was held in custody overnight. Photo / File A mother has appeared in court accused of cutting her 14-month-old baby and stabbing her partner at their Christchurch home last night. Leah Stacey...
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