Crime

The man is due to appear in the Youth Court in Christchurch, charged with wounding with reckless disregard for the safety of others.

The sister of Benjamin Timmins says she feared intense pressure on the family was coming to a crisis - "but nothing like this".

ACT Police say some of the devices have been detonated prior to police finding them, but there have been no reported injuries so far.

Yuna and Minu Jo were found in suitcases after being murdered by their mother.

Police officers were met with a "hideous" scene, but what exactly happened they can't yet say.

Police were called to a gathering at a premises in Churton Park on Saturday 13 December, 2025.

At the end of 2025 hackers got access to health data being held by privately owned patient portal Manage My Health.

One person was arrested for breaching the gang patch ban and the others were for outstanding warrants and driving offences.

"This is a shocking incident for Waitārere Beach," police say after what is thought to be a family harm incident.

A woman and two young men are in a critical condition and a man is dead after the shooting in Waitārere Beach.

Ten youths and a 21-year-old woman, all occupants of the vehicle, were arrested at the scene.

But Corrections says the systemic issues raised by a coroner are already being addressed. Audio

In the early hours of 21 June 2022, while working on board a Sealord vessel near the Chatham Islands, a 47-year-old fisherman died "undignified and alone".

Judge Julie Frans described Suzi Milgate attack as worthy of a prison sentence, saying it wasn't a protest, it was assault.

While there were no visible injuries, the single mother was told she needs to learn different strategies so she doesn't take her frustrations out on her son.

Police investigating a coward-punch assault in Arrowtown last month are asking for the public's help.

Police say it's fortunate no was injured during the incident.

The police are also investigating a nearby car fire to determine if the two incidents were linked.