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Wellington City Council Defends Process That Led To Decision To Demolish City To Sea Bridge

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:14:54 +1200 | RNZ

Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge. More >>

Woman Sentenced After Leaving Puppy In Pain For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:23:49 +1200 | SPCA

The woman was today sentenced at Napier District Court in relation to the SPCA charge and a number of unrelated police charges. The combined sentence handed down was 17 months imprisonment.More >>

Appeal To Witness Who Made Mangakino Driving Complaint

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:41:05 +1200 | New Zealand Police

The driver of this vehicle has since pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death, and the 64-year-old man is due to be sentenced in the Auckland District Court on 6 May.More >>

Re Wellington Civic Trust V. Wellington City Council Judicial Review

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:24:24 +1200 | Helene Ritchie

The Civic Trust says that the Council has not meet the requirements of the Local Government Act Section 77(1), failing to provide all practicable options to the Council and to the public, and failing to ensure meaningful consultation.More >>

Supreme Court Dismisses Damin Peter Cook's 'Sexsomnia' Appeal

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:44:29 +1200 | RNZ

A jury found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped an unconscious woman at his Christchurch flat. More >>

Two In Hot Water Following Risky Break In

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:45:34 +1200 | New Zealand Police

A 32-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman have been charged with burglary and will appear in Whangārei District Court today. More >>

Democratic Guardrails: Is NZ Safe From Authoritarianism?

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:09:47 +1200 | RNZ

Other nations are experiencing the erosion of democratic norms - even authoritarianism. Is our constitution strong enough to withstand it? More >>

Save The City-to-Sea Bridge

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:37:23 +1200 | Save the City-to-Sea Bridge

“We disagree with the Council’s decision to demolish this iconic bridge because we believe it was made in haste, and the people of Wellington were not properly consulted,” says Stuart Niven, Spokesperson for the Save the City-to-Sea Bridge group.More >>

Three To Appear In Court After Aggravated Robbery, Palmerston North

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:24:39 +1200 | New Zealand Police

We would also like to praise the public for reporting suspicious activity in the area at the time of the incident, this is a great example of the community assisting Police, leading to these offenders being held to account.More >>

Man Arrested And Charged Following Incident In Te Awamutu

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:30:41 +1200 | New Zealand Police

The officers responding to this incident demonstrated exceptional courage and commitment to public safety. Their actions reflect the dedication and bravery our Police show every day to keep others safe.More >>

Dad Speaks Of Anger, Grief Over Shock Death Of Kyle Whorrall

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:08:11 +1200 | RNZ

The father of the US student who died after being attacked at a bus stop says it's "such a waste" of a gifted person's life. More >>

Cross-Party Hope For Anti-Trafficking Legislation

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:04:13 +1200 | RNZ

An MP fighting for anti-trafficking legislation says it is hard for prosecutors to take cases to court - but he is hopeful his bill will turn the tide. More >>

Tunisia: Türk Says Rulings In “Conspiracy” Case Are A Setback To Justice And Rule Of Law

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:58:04 +1200 | OHCHR

The trial also lacked transparency, as evidence was not publicly presented or cross-examined. Access to public sessions was also denied for several journalists, civil society representatives and diplomats.More >>

Firearms And Ammunition Seized - Cheviot

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:01:23 +1200 | New Zealand Police

The rural community, farmers and landowners are concerned by the amount of poaching during this Roar period and are actively working with Police to report any illegal activity or suspicious behaviour.More >>

Former LG New Zealand Staff Plead Guilty To Criminal Charges After Messages Were Deleted

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:20:55 +1200 | Commerce Commission

Speaking about the matter, Commission Chair Dr John Small said the conduct showed a blatant disregard for the Commission’s processes and the law. More >>

Court Rejects Polluters' Attempt To Derail High Profile Climate Case

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:15:41 +1200 | Mike Smith

Smith says “This was yet another attempt by the corporations to escape responsibility for their emissions. Now that this has been cast aside, I can finally look forward to the case being heard in court."More >>

We All Need The Deed

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:51:25 +1200 | The Tree Council

The Tree Council, Forest & Bird Waitākere and the Waitākere Ranges Protection Society encourage the public to make a brief submission to Auckland Council supporting the Deed of Acknowledgement before the closing date of 28 April. The more people that ...More >>

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