Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported
She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromCrime
'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before death
The manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.
Downfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seized
Court rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.
Drugs, cash, guns and luxury cars: What police found during cannabis raid
The man claimed the drugs were for his own use. The judge wasn't buying it.
Police employee leaked confidential files that ended up on Facebook
The woman used the police intelligence software to look up information for a friend.
Red Fox Tavern killers in bid to overturn their convictions
Chris Bush was shot dead at the Maramarua pub in 1987 and his killers still deny it.
Mobster guilty of 501 deportee assault, not guilty of shooting
You can't call police because "We're the Mongrel mob", victim told.
216kg meth bust: Photos reveal the undercover police operation to catch former Olympic boxer
A former Olympic boxer was caught with more than 200kg of drugs in Hamilton.
Man accused of hit on Mongrel Mob boss loses bid to await trial at home
The defendant appeared in court earlier this week for the request.
Former Olympic boxer caught with 216kg of meth
A former Olympic boxer was caught with more than 200kg of drugs in Hamilton.
Melee outside court: Boxing Day kidnap accused now charged with manslaughter
Jovan Pora has been in jail since December, charged with kidnapping.
Three waters could be axed today, retail crime surge & Kiwi kidnapped in Indonesia | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 February , 2023
Controversial government policies could be axed today, the death toll keeps climbing from the devastating Turkey/Syria quake & a Kiwi pilot is kidnapped by Indonesian separatist fighters in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Shopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car door
Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.
Woman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for dead
K-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.
Christchurch men on trial over multiple allegations of stupification and sexual violation
The trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.
'Dirty paedo': Multiple men confront former Dilworth teacher as he's sentenced to prison for 'prolific' abuse
He taught at the school from 1977 to 1983 and served as senior housemaster.
Armed police swarm street in West Auckland
Armed police are on Ambrico Place where a firearm was allegedly seen this afternoon.
Teens arrested after smashing into pizza shop to steal ice creams
Six teenagers have been arrested.
Delays add to trauma for family of bus crash victim Hannah Francis
The family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu are concerned by delays.
‘Horrific time': Tattoo artist known as ‘Shakey Pete’ found guilty of sexually abusing women
Shakey Pete sexually abused two female clients during their tattoo sessions.
Gang war exclusive: Charges dropped against prominent Auckland 501 and Rebels MC figure
The charges were laid after a fiery turf war.
Elderly man injured by neighbour who thought he was breaking into his home
The 78-year-old needed surgery after his leg was broken at the hip.
Teen crashes while boasting on phone about evading cops
The 18-year-old reached speeds of up to 180km/h as he fled cops.
Armed robbers target east Auckland petrol station
The armed incident occurred on Pakuranga Rd sometime after 6.30am.
'A score to settle': Gang member who orchestrated revenge plot sentenced for stranger's manslaughter
He was tried twice for murder but jurors instead found him guilty of manslaughter.
Teen pleads not guilty to murdering dog walker in Chch park
Nigel Wilson died eight days after he was stabbed multiple times.
Woman avoids prison after having sex with son’s underage friend
The boy was just half her age when the two-month long offending began.
Once upon a time: Burglar rests in victim's bed, eats their Weetbix, wears their underwear
Reminiscent of the Goldilocks tale, the intruder helped himself to the victims' home.
Court orders anti-vaxxer to remove defamatory social media posts
Brad Flutey is in Facebook jail after a court ordered he remove posts he made.
Christmas Day sword death: Man pleads not guilty to assault, Crown undecided on more serious charge
Prosecutors don't yet know if the charge will be upgraded to reflect a homicide.
Mum allegedly shot at police to help her ram-raiding kids escape
The 32-year-old is jointly charged with another man over the shooting.
Waikeria prison riots: Two more admit guilt, as 12 others head to trial
Fires lit by rioting prisoners allegedly caused $50m of damage.