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Reality TV undertaker Fiona Bakulich accused of shocking coffin con

Facing court on charges of deception and alleged misconduct with the deceased, Bakulich is accused of taking $15,002 from bereaved clients, with claims she...

Savage courthouse lift attack: Lawyer Brintyn Smith feigns death to survive brutal assault

Smith, recounting the harrowing incident from 15 months ago, revealed how the more he screamed for help, the harder Aydon hit him, forcing him...

Drunken antics and inappropriate affair: Former principal suspended for six months

The principal, whose identity is protected, was reported for slurring her words, kissing the camera, and falling off her chair during a Zoom meeting....

Jovan Pora acquitted of manslaughter, found guilty of kidnapping in tragic motorway death

The High Court in Auckland heard Pora's emotional testimony as he described the death of 19-year-old Rua-Tuaou as a terrible accident. He insisted he...

Tragic discovery: Body believed to be missing British TV star Michael Mosley found on Greek island

An anonymous police source disclosed that the body was found by a private boat, and while formal identification is pending, it is believed to...

Biden’s bizarre moment at D-Day ceremony as Macron steps in to save face

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte had to step in to cover for him. Held in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, where US forces faced heavy...

German parents sentenced to life for torturing and killing their 3-Year-old daughter

The couple left Lea to choke to death on her own vomit while tied up in their apartment cellar in Dinslaken, Germany. Her body...

Teen terror: Northland crime spree ends in dramatic arrest

The young offender, initially on EM bail for unrelated charges at a Taheke address, began his audacious escapades after letting the battery of his...

Mail madness: Waikato cops nab alleged serial mail thief in epic bust

The 28-year-old man, whose name has yet to be revealed, is now facing serious charges for his suspected involvement in a years-long mail-theft scheme...

Murder, romance, and millions: The dark double life of grieving author Kouri Richins

Prosecutors have unveiled shocking details, painting a picture of deceit, romance, and a deadly Moscow Mule. Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric...

Kerikeri car thieves caught in the act

Three would-be thieves got more than they bargained for on Tuesday evening in Kerikeri, when they were busted in the act not once, but...

‘It fking stinks!’: Baby snatched, mum’s car stolen, and then a $200 bill from the cops

A 23-year-old mother, already reeling from the theft of her car with her baby inside, was hit with a $200 bill from the police...

Pushed off dock, left to drown: Aspiring US doctor survives near-fatal lake ordeal, family looking for justice

The NY Post reported today his family is now pursuing legal action over the horrifying incident. Just weeks ago, doctors deemed Gilbert nearly "brain dead"...

High-Speed chaos in Palmy: Cops arrest duo after pedestrian hit

The driver had other plans, though, and sped off, sparking a heart-pounding chase through the Manawatu city's streets. Cops pursued the vehicle to West Street...

Armed teen and midnight bandits nabbed: Auckland police strike twice in one night

First up, officers swooped in on a 15-year-old who brandished a weapon at Point Chevalier retail staff, making off with stolen goods. Inspector Wayne Kitcher...

Armed and dangerous: Cops on the hunt for Hone Kay-Selwyn in Ponsonby murder mystery

Authorities warn that Kay-Selwyn, who's also wanted for unlawful possession of a firearm, is considered extremely dangerous and should not be approached under any...

Young South African mum Sindisiwe Buhle Mkhize allegedly shot dead, boyfriend on the run

The devastating news was disclosed by Women For Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of women and children in South...

Big cannabis operation in Whangārei busted, two arrested

Authorities have dismantled a significant cannabis enterprise, seizing thousands of dollars’ worth of plants and apprehending two suspects. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Aaron Crawford...

Auckland man Elijah Rawiri sentenced for role in high-stakes CBD jewellery heists

The robberies resulted in over $400,000 in losses and the injury of an off-duty police officer who attempted to intervene. Auckland District Court Judge Nicola...

Hastings man faces murder charge following discovery of body in charred vehicle

Police in Hastings have levied murder charges against a 30-year-old local man following the grim discovery of a body in a charred car earlier...

Christchurch man Matthew Wolfe sentenced to 14 years for role in sex trafficking scheme linked to GirlsDoPorn website

Wolfe, who pleaded guilty in July 2022 to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, was implicated in the operations of...

Former Army Officer Savenaca Seruvatu sentenced for rape of sex worker in Wellington

The Wellington District Court found him guilty of sexual violation by rape in February, after he knowingly removed a condom without consent during intercourse...

Mastermind burglar busted: From water tanker heist to residential raid in Whangārei

Whangārei Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom, said the 43-year-old female suspect had been arrested without incident, following a police response to a reported burglary...

Bandit teens nabbed in stolen car saga

Police intervened to thwart a group's activities, leading to court appearances for two individuals involved in an incident involving a fleeing driver on Monday...

Dunedin woman Annabelle Wyant sentenced to jail over boozy rampage that killed 29 lambs

Wyant, no stranger to the law with a rap sheet including a 2015 jail stint for shooting a gang member, has now added lamb...

WINZ threatened to cut benefit over Givealittle funeral fundraiser for terminally ill man Rikki Tako

In an inspiring display of resilience, the couple, along with their five children, have turned to the community for support, raising an astonishing $40,000...

Woman sentenced for false rape allegations and threatening behaviour

After engaging in a brief interaction with a man in Nelson City and exchanging numbers for a future meet-up, she falsely accused him of...

Japan PM blasts colleagues over raunchy bash with bikini dancers

The bash held last November featured scantily-clad dancers gyrating on the laps of party bigwigs, with the wild antics captured in leaked footage that...

Gangster Lymon Ormsby sentenced after violent attack leaves man scarred

The assault occurred during a social gathering when Ormsby, after being asked to leave, punched Peterson and slashed his face with a sharp object,...

Wellington teen’s twisted love triangle turns violent

The sinister plot thickened as the 16-year-old 'possessive' male meticulously crafted a "kill plan," chillingly advising his ex to dodge school on D-day. But...

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