Covid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailed
Jail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.
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Foreign homebuyers, mushroom mystery and blue supermoon | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2023
How foreign homebuyers will foot the bill for National’s $14.6 billion plan, funerals take place for the victims in the Australian mushroom mystery and get ready for the last blue supermoon for a decade. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Disruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two years
The $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.
Kids as young as 8 involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
A total of 59 cars were stolen over one weekend in Christchurch earlier this month.
'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crash
A judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".
Gloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'
The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.
'Violent and unprovoked': Mentally unwell man who killed mother had history of attacking strangers
A judge decided Matamua Leatioo's lockdown psychiatric facility stay should be long-term.
Youth justice staff charged with encouraging MMA-style fight between residents caught on video
The former employees could face up to 10 years' prison if found guilty.
Images of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospital
Police want anyone who knows the man to come forward.
Watch: Manu Vatuvei opens up on life after League
Sione Faumuinā talks to Manu Vatuvei on life after League. Video / Unspoken NZ
Two men plead guilty to attempted murder of popular Auckland radio host
The victim was attacked in his driveway in December 2020.
Gun pulled during central Auckland altercation
The incident occurred just after 1am near Myers Park.
National’s tax plan, ram raid bill criticised and poor behaviour in Parliament | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2023
National’s proposed tax plan revealed, Ram raid bill passes its first reading and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi's poor behaviour in Parliament. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Rotorua Mayor wants Government intervention for city safety following attacks
Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell warns 'we are just one more fight, one more incident away from someone being killed'. Video / Whakaata Māori
'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomer
He groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.
Watch: Private investigators swoop in on North Shore teens behind blackmail scheme
The moment private investigators swooped on two North Shore teens in 2020 who thought their blackmail scheme had won them a massive payday. Instead, it landed them a citizen's arrest and a court date. Video / Mike Gillam / The Investigators New Zealand
Wall ripped apart to enter store - landlord despairs at 'creative' ways to break in
Landlord Robin Atwal has spent almost $30,000 on security.
Man jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigation
He also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.
'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three times
The city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.
I will never be whole again, says mum as son's killer sentenced
Desmond Bourne insisted he was fearful, not resentful over a drug debt. A judge disagreed.
Prime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' report
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
Footage of shoplifting and assault incidents released
Foodstuffs has released footage of alleged shoplifting and assault incidents including brazen thefts and an attack on a security guard. Video / Supplied
Former High Court Judge: What critics of sentences do not understand
OPINION: A former High Court Judge puts the case for understanding the judiciary.
Inside the police investigation exposing Mongrel Mob member's drug 'charade'
Mark Griffiths was the public face of gang's claim for positive change. It was a charade.
Minister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.
Knife-wielding Hamilton youth charged over carjacking and kidnapping
It follows an alleged incident on August 23 in Fairfield.
Twice-weekly badminton date? Judge rubbishes offender's home detention expectations
The car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.
Four firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robbery
The men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.
'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuse
He was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.
Corrections claim 'absconder' rates for offenders wearing bail bracelets are still low
Absconders are wrapping their bail bracelets in foil to avoid detection.
Revealed: Number of people accused of homicide wearing ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.