Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts
A man has been charged following a string of sexual indecency acts on buses around Wellington.
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Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.
Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington
Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington
Train services to and from Wellington Station have been suspended because of a mass signal failure.
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP Tamatha Paul is doubling down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
A man is in custody after smashing the front door of the Murupara Police Station, and barricading himself inside.
Water service options still being considered
Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.
Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released
Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released
Convicted sex offender James Parker has been refused parole for the fourth time - but the reasons for further delaying his release have been suppressed.
Vehicle sightings sought in relation to Christchurch death
Vehicle sightings sought in relation to Christchurch death
Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest as part of a homicide investigation into the death of Tyrone Munns.
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
Further job cuts at the Tertiary Education Commission are being proposed, as the government looks to further shrink its budget.
Hunger-striking prisoner to be released
Hunger-striking prisoner to be released
Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe will be released from prison after appearing before the Parole Board on Wednesday.
'Your lies, your propaganda': lawyer yells at protesters
'Your lies, your propaganda': lawyer yells at protesters
A video of Waikato lawyer Paul Fisher yelling at climate change protesters several years ago has emerged in the wake of a video showing him calling pro-Palestinian activists “anti-Semite racist...
Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case
Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case
The “sloppy” use of a child’s name during an interview about the use of vaccinated blood in life-saving surgery has cost a lawyer $15,690.
Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan societies.
Assault charge for student who attacked teachers with scissors
Assault charge for student who attacked teachers with scissors
A student has been excluded and is now facing several criminal charges after he used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school.
Landlord to pay $14k over unlawful, unsafe rental
Landlord to pay $14k over unlawful, unsafe rental
A Christchurch landlord must pay almost $14,000 for housing vulnerable tenants in unsafe and unlawful conditions.
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.
Body cam trial for Auckland parking wardens
Body cam trial for Auckland parking wardens
Body cameras are being trialled for parking officers in Auckland, as the next line of defence against the aggression they face on the job.
Girl mistaken for adult given antipsychotics
11-year-old put in mental health facility was given antipsychotics
An 11-year-old girl who was mistaken for an adult, handcuffed and admitted to a mental health facility was given at least two doses of antipsychotic medication
Law firms lose $2m to scammers posing as ANZ employees
Law firms lose $2m to scammers posing as ANZ employees
Several law firms are believed to have lost more than $2 million after falling victim to a phone scam in which people pretend to be from ANZ bank.