The Black Foils faced a challenging opening day at SailGP Switzerland on Lake Geneva, starting strong but struggling to maintain their position as they finished fifth on the event leaderboard.

A 29-year-old gang member from Morrinsville, New Zealand, was sentenced to 23 months in prison for firing a loaded shotgun at a shed where three young children were sleeping. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of children in the community and the broader issue of gang-related violence.

Sri Lanka’s High Court has sentenced Niraj Roshan to 15 years in prison for trafficking a stolen baby elephant, marking the first such case in the country. The conviction sends a strong message against wildlife crime and highlights the ongoing challenges of elephant trafficking and human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka.

New Zealand police have dismantled an international drug-smuggling ring in a major operation, arresting 11 individuals and seizing nearly $1 million in cash and firearms. The operation, named Operation Mexted, targeted a transnational criminal group and led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and weapons.

Ri Charles Raymond Nikora has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his partner, Kathleen Kawana, in a case that highlights the dangers of intimate partner violence. The court described his actions as 'callous,' and the case has reinforced the importance of recognizing strangulation as a specific crime.

Daniel 'Danny' Livingstone, a convicted child rapist, was sentenced for shooting a dog and attacking its owner in Hamilton. The incident has raised concerns about the risks posed by high-risk offenders released into the community.

Green MP Benjamin Doyle has resigned from Parliament citing concerns for their wellbeing after receiving death threats and abuse. The Green Party confirmed the news, highlighting the need for a safer and more inclusive political environment in New Zealand.

A devastating fire in Southbridge has destroyed a family's extensive vintage car collection, leaving a local man grieving but relieved no one was hurt. The blaze, suspected to have originated from forestry burn piles, consumed two sheds housing cherished memories and vehicles.

In May 1992, Brian Schlaepfer committed a brutal family massacre in South Auckland, killing six family members. Only his 9-year-old granddaughter, Linda, survived. This article explores the harrowing 111 call made by Linda and how the podcast A Moment In Crime has brought the case to light, shedding light on one of New Zealand's darkest family tragedies.

Clayton Lewis, a New Zealand international, is among three players arrested in an A-League betting scandal involving the alleged manipulation of yellow cards. The case has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the sport and the involvement of organized crime in football.

Snoop Dogg's New Zealand concert has been cancelled just three days before the event was set to take place. The cancellation comes amid legal controversy surrounding promoter Pato Alvarez, who was found guilty of sexual assault charges and has been involved in a prolonged legal battle over name suppression.

Tim Jago, former Act Party president, has been denied parole after being convicted of indecent assault on two teenage boys in the 1990s. The Parole Board cited his limited acceptance of the offenses as a key reason for the denial.

The Court of Appeal has quashed the convictions of Frankie Te Uira Edwards for the 2006 Epsom kidnapping following a review that found significant flaws in the original police investigation, raising questions about eyewitness reliability and the justice system.

The Banking Ombudsman has ruled in favor of ANZ after a customer lost $550,000 to an international investment scam. The case has sparked debate over the responsibility of banks in preventing fraud and protecting their customers.

An in-depth analysis of Tyler Robinson's potential ties to far-right internet subcultures following the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Explore the role of online behavior, engraved bullets, and cultural references in the investigation.

Sharanjit Kaur is appealing her four-year prison sentence for a fatal crash that killed Jonathan Baker. Her defense highlights her mental health, cultural background, and completed community service, while the prosecution argues that these factors were not relevant to the sentencing decision.

A forensic accountant presents financial evidence showing a significant increase in Hakyung Lee's spending after her husband's death, as she faces murder charges for the deaths of her children, whose bodies were found in suitcases nearly four years later.

Authorities in Utah have arrested Tyler Robinson, a suspect in the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, after a 33-hour manhunt. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement seeks to determine the motive behind the attack.

The tragic shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has sparked a nationwide debate on free speech, workplace conduct, and political polarization. Employees have faced disciplinary action for online comments, highlighting the tension between personal expression and employer expectations.

Russia claims to have captured the village of Novomykolaivka in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, but verification remains uncertain. Ukrainian analysts suggest the village is still under Kyiv’s control, highlighting the challenges of confirming battlefield developments in the ongoing conflict.