New Zealand's Defense Minister Judith Collins has criticized former Prime Ministers John Key and Helen Clark for attending a Chinese military parade that included leaders from North Korea, Iran, and Russia. During a top-secret trip to Ukraine, Collins discussed potential collaborations in defense and security with Ukrainian officials.

Julia DeLuney is set to be sentenced for the murder of her mother, Helen Gregory, in the High Court in Wellington. The trial revealed a meticulously staged crime scene and raised questions about motive and intent.

A Rotorua gang member, Raymond Heta, failed to reduce his jail sentence after a violent home invasion that left a victim permanently paraplegic. The Court of Appeal upheld his seven-year-and-three-month sentence, emphasizing community protection and accountability.

New Zealand is strengthening deportation rules to address immigration breaches, with Immigration Minister Erica Stanford emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement. The proposed changes will expand liability for overstayers and criminal offenses, while Immigration NZ reports an increase in deportations and overstayers.

The UK government is considering the introduction of a national digital ID card system, known as 'BritCard,' as part of a broader strategy to tackle illegal immigration, benefit fraud, and black-market employment. The proposal has drawn support from Labour figures but faces criticism over privacy and civil liberty concerns.

A 34-year-old man in Hamilton was sentenced to 23 years in prison for stabbing a woman, killing a baby, and seriously injuring a toddler on New Year’s Day. The case has shocked the community and raised concerns about domestic violence and mental health.

Thousands of Australians are demanding the deportation of neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell following alleged violent attacks on a First Nations protest camp in Melbourne. Sewell faces legal charges in Australia, with a petition for his deportation reaching 50,000 signatures.

Harry Matchitt's manslaughter conviction for the death of Brian Hilton in Ōpōtiki has been quashed after a court ruled his false confession was unreliable due to suggestive police interrogation. The case highlights concerns about memory distrust syndrome and flawed interrogation practices in criminal trials.

A woman survived a violent home invasion by a group of women who were upset over a social media post. Two years later, one of the perpetrators, Rosabel Daniella Catherine Kronfeld, had her prison sentence reduced by six months following an appeal. The court acknowledged the seriousness of the crime while adjusting the sentence.

Cassidy Bargell, a 25-year-old halfback for the USA Women’s Rugby team, is making history at the Rugby World Cup 2025 by playing with an ostomy bag. Her story highlights the power of resilience and the importance of transparency in overcoming health challenges.

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A 35-year-old cafe owner in Katikati has been sentenced to 11 months of home detention for indecently assaulting multiple young female staff members. The court found him guilty of multiple charges and emphasized the deliberate pattern of behavior towards vulnerable employees.

A former architectural designer has been sentenced to 12 months of home detention for his role in a $235,000 investment scam. The case has sparked debate over name suppression and the rights of victims, with the judge denying an appeal to keep the defendant's identity hidden.

A tragic fire at a Wellington boarding hostel left residents with severe trauma and one resident believing he had died during the incident. Survivors described the harrowing experience, while legal proceedings continue with the Crown alleging the fire was deliberately set.

New Zealand police and Customs have seized nearly 2000 litres of gamma butyrolactone (GBL), the largest-ever haul of the substance in the country. The operation, known as Operation Hermes, disrupted a transnational criminal network and intercepted over $17.75 million worth of illicit drugs.

The government has introduced significant reforms to alcohol regulations, aiming to reduce red tape and promote fairness and practicality in liquor licensing. Key changes include allowing local communities to object to licence applications, requiring licensing committees to adjust conditions rather than rejecting licences, and promoting the availability of zero- and low-alcohol products.

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