E-trike stolen from cerebral palsy rider at Christchurch supermarket

Teacher had sex with student, helped others cheat on assessments

Matekino Matthews had her registration cancelled after she was found guilty of serious misconduct, which included sexual relations with a college student "to the fullest degree".

Whangārei officer's use of sponge round barrel during arrest unjustified - IPCA

The watchdog today released its findings into the 2023 incident, concluding an officer was not justified in striking a man in the head with a 40mm sponge round launcher during an arrest.

Auckland water bills to rise as Watercare unveils $15.2b programme

The utility today unveiled a $15.2 billion capital programme over the next decade, saying years of underinvestment have left Auckland needing major upgrades to its ageing water and wastewater networks.

Man arrested after alleged armed carjacking in Auckland's Onehunga

Police said the victim was approached on State Ave at around 6.10am on Thursday by an offender allegedly carrying a firearm, who demanded the keys to their black Volkswagen.