crime-and-justice

Two former New Zealand police officers are currently on trial in the High Court at Auckland, facing charges of perverting the course of justice related to the 1985 murder conviction …

A Hastings jeweler received no financial compensation for damages after a ram-raid burglary, despite the offender being sentenced for the crime. The incident, which caused significant structural and inventory loss …

The Hokitika driftwood sign was destroyed in an act of suspected vandalism on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, according to 1News. The landmark, a primary tourist attraction on New Zealand’s West …

A Breach of Command at Waiouru Private Jared Deal has been demoted and sentenced to detention following a guilty plea for threatening to kill a senior officer at the Waiouru …

Roadside drug testing is expanding in jurisdictions globally, utilizing specialized technology to detect impairment in real-time. These programs rely on oral fluid screening devices, often called "drug swabs," which identify …

Australian authorities have filed additional charges against a New Zealand national currently in custody for allegedly distributing extremist material. The 25-year-old man, who was initially arrested in Sydney in May …

A Sydney woman, 37-year-old Maryann Manna, was sentenced to six years in prison on November 15, 2024, for the manslaughter of her former husband, 44-year-old Steven Manna. The New South …

Four Years After Moko Sayvia Rangitoheriri’s Death, Family Demands Formal Apology Four years after the death of three-year-old Moko Sayvia Rangitoheriri, his family continues to seek a formal apology from …

80-Year-Old Man Fined $400 for Refusing to Leave Camper During Storm, Council Says An 80-year-old man in [Location] was issued a $400 fine for refusing to vacate his camper during …

Lauren Dickason’s Appeal Date Set for March 15, 2024, in Triple-Murder Case The Colorado Supreme Court has scheduled Lauren Dickason’s appeal hearing for March 15, 2024, according to court records …