OPINION: The case of Mahia Tamiefuna shows how illegally obtained evidence cannot be used by police.
A road safety commentator says the blunder could undermine trust in enforcement.
Stephen Stone's acquittal for rape and murder is the latest case to highlight a need for changes to our justice system, says advocate Tim McKinnel.
NZTA said the road between State Highway 28 (SH28) and Hanga Road, north of the Kaimai lookout had reopened.
Eli Sweeting, 25, failed to return after a planned day trip to climb Mitre Peak on Sunday.
The tour, titled Ultrasound, will follow the release of her new album Virgin on June 27.
Within the hour to 5.30pm, 23mm of rain had fallen on the North Shore suburb of Birkdale and 22mm of rain had dropped at Kumeū, in the west of Auckland.
Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye said two men were met by police in Picton, with 500g of meth allegedly found.
Customs officers, joined by colleagues from the police and navy, uncovered the massive haul in three separate containers.
The Government won't, however, set up a new independent redress entity — as recommended by a Royal Commission and Redress design group.
Hemi Rolleston was sworn in as Tauranga Māori ward councillor after his byelection win.
The discrepancy for the first nine months of this financial year is close to the $156.8 million figure for the whole of the 2023-2024 financial year.
After widespread backlash, Tasman District Council has reversed its decision to remove some rubbish bins and close a few public toilets.
The review was part of the coalition agreement between National and New Zealand First.
Cars, fridges, toxic waste and up to 500 mattresses per month are among the items being cleaned up across the city.
The council’s 1000 or so administration staff have started moving into the eight-storey eco-building at 90 Devonport Rd in Tauranga‘s CBD.
A new pope is elected, $50,000 in fines to be repaid after speed camera error, and fresh figures reveal New Zealand's shrinking sheep population.
Frustrated commuters have taken to social media over the delays, describing the situation as a "dog's breakfast" and an "absolute disaster".
The flights would be on pause between November 2025 and March 2026.
Floor layer Gino Haynes hopes his story will encourage other Deaf Kiwis to believe they can also start their own enterprise.
It'll be the first time in 16 years the Canterbury skifield's been able to operate in Autumn.
Static asbestos dust was found following heritage work investigations in Te Marae Ātea Māori Court and the Pacific Galleries.
