Category: legal
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MIDIO Lambton Quay Recalls Hot Water Bottles Due to Safety Risks
MIDIO Lambton Quay Limited has issued a recall for two models of hot water bottles sold at its Lambton Quay store between 1 June 2024 and 16 September 2025. The recalled products include the 400ml “Straw Rabbit” Hot Water Bottle…
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Man Arrested in Long Bay on 41 Fraud Charges
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Long Bay and is facing 41 fraud-related charges connected to offences totaling over $68,000. The arrest follows a lengthy investigation into numerous credit card frauds committed across New Zealand during 2024 and 2025.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues FraudArrestLong BayNorth Shore District CourtCredit Card FraudWaitematā EastNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: Mother Found Guilty in Suitcase Murders
RNZ is reporting that a mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty. The remains of Hakyung Lee's two children, aged eight and six, were found at an Auckland storage locker…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldLegalEmployment and LaborFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceMusic RNZHakyung LeeAucklandmurdercrimechild abuseRNZ News
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Police Seek Information in Naenae Shooting Death After Charge Withdrawn
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Albert Enoka, who was fatally shot in Naenae last year. This announcement comes despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today. Mr. Enoka was killed on…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues NaenaeAlbert EnokaHaley RyanWellingtonShootingGangMurder InvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Murder in Ōtara Homicide Case
A 19-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of Greig Kelvin Temarama-Abela in Ōtara last month. Police responded to reports of a street fight on Wymondley Road on August 1st, where they found two men critically injured. Temarama-Abela…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Ōtarahomicidemurder chargeWymondley RoadCounties Manukau CIBGreig Kelvin Temarama-AbelaManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Wellington Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Public Objections
Several establishments in Wellington have recently applied for alcohol licenses, and the public is invited to submit any objections. These applications span a range of businesses, from restaurants and bars to organic stores and golf clubs. The locations include: *…
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Driver Charged After Jackknifed Van Crash in Runciman
A man allegedly driving under the influence will face charges in the Pukekohe District Court after crashing his van in Runciman, Auckland. The incident occurred around 12.43am when police responded to a crash on Runciman Road. "A Mitsubishi van and…
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Man Arrested for Lasering Aircraft in Wellington
A 35-year-old man is due in court after allegedly using a laser in a dangerous manner, targeting two commercial aircraft in Wellington on Saturday evening. At approximately 6:45 pm, Air Traffic Control reported that a plane preparing to land at…
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Kimmel Suspension, Vaccine Recommendations, and More
NPR is reporting that ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has sparked a national conversation about free speech after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. NPR said Kimmel's show was pulled after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened retaliation against ABC…
Politics and GovernmentHealthEntertainmentWorldScience & TechnologyWhite HouseFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingAustralasiaLegalNational Security Jimmy KimmelFCCVaccineAntifaTerroristInvasive AnimalsNPR
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Late-Night Arrest in Waitematā Nets Multiple Charges
A 30-year-old man is in custody following an early morning arrest in Waitematā. Police located the man, of no fixed abode, hiding under a vehicle in Don McKinnon Drive around 1.45am on Friday, September 19. According to Acting Inspector Tim…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WaitematāNorth Shore District CourtDon McKinnon DriveTheftShopliftingArrestNew Zealand Police
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Auckland police operation nets 11 arrests, seizes firearms, drugs, and cash
A five-month operation in Auckland, targeting a transnational organised criminal cell, has resulted in 11 arrests and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and nearly NZ$1 million in cash. Operation Mexted, a joint investigation by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG)…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal Operation MextedNational Organised Crime GroupNew Zealand CustomsAucklandDrug SmugglingFirearmsMethamphetamineNew Zealand Police
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Southland: Six Mongrel Mob Members Sentenced for Violent Crimes
Six Mongrel Mob members have been sentenced for violent crimes committed in Southland in 2022. The sentences, handed down in the High Court at Christchurch, range from three years and four months to six years in prison. The sentencings relate…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation PakariSouthlandMongrel Mobsentencingviolent crimeorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Woman Charged with Arson in Hokitika Fire
A 42-year-old woman from Hokitika has been charged in connection to the fire that destroyed the old Seaview Hospital complex in Hokitika in August. The woman was arrested on Wednesday, September 17, following a search warrant executed at a local…
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High Court Ruling Clarifies Wholesale Investor Rules
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has welcomed a High Court ruling providing clarity on the rules for classifying "eligible investors" as wholesale investors. The FMA sought clarification on the interpretation of the eligible investor exclusion under the Financial Markets Conduct…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsEconomyLaw Enforcement
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Kmart Recalls ANKO Portable Blenders Due to Injury Risk
Kmart has issued a recall for ANKO Portable Blenders sold between January 23, 2025, and September 3, 2025. The recall affects blenders of various colors with the following SKUs: 43493081 (White), 43495474 (Blue), 43495467 (Green), and 43518364 (Lilac). The hazard…
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Media Monitor: Former Finance Minister Calls for Willis' Resignation
RNZ is reporting that former Finance Minister Roger Douglas is calling for the resignation of current Finance Minister Nicola Willis. He and University of Auckland macroeconomics chair Robert MacCulloch said the contraction in GDP, as revealed by Stats NZ, is…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldEconomyFinancial MarketsPolitical PartiesTradeLaw EnforcementLegalAustralasia
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More Arrests Made in Hobsonville Firearm Incident
Waitematā Police have made two further arrests related to an altercation in a Hobsonville car park that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, bringing the total number of arrests to three. The investigation quickly located those allegedly involved after the incident, which…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers Suppression Breaches, Dog Shooting
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is promising to resolve widespread breaches of suppressed information in the Tom Phillips case. It said a High Court injunction preventing media from publishing certain details related to the investigation…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceMusicFilm and TVFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesLegal Tom PhillipsPaul GoldsmithHamiltonSnoop DoggHamish KerrcrimeRNZ News
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Yeelight Staria Bedside Lamp Pro Recalled in New Zealand
A recall has been issued for the Yeelight Staria Bedside Lamp Pro, sold on Mighty Ape between December 13, 2024, and September 4, 2025. The product is being recalled because it was supplied without a certified external power adapter for…
BusinessScience & TechnologyTradeComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegal Product RecallYeelight Staria Bedside Lamp ProMighty ApeYLCT03YLMinistry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentElectrical SafetyProduct Safety NZ
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Man Charged After Fatal Police Shooting in Bryndwr
A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection to an incident in Bryndwr, Christchurch, on August 13, where a woman was fatally shot by police. According to Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill, the man faces a charge of possession…
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Man Arrested After Threatening Incidents in Far North
A 34-year-old man has been charged following two separate incidents in the Far North. The man allegedly behaved in a threatening manner. The incidents occurred in Ahipara and Kaitaia. On Sunday, police were called to Kakapo St, Ahipara, following reports…
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Man Arrested for Stealing $15,000 Worth of Tools
A 38-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court on 18 September, facing charges for shoplifting and possession of cannabis, after allegedly stealing almost $15,000 worth of tools. Police were alerted earlier this month after the man took…
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FMA Warns Clients of Former NZ Financial Adviser to Check Bank Statements
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has issued a warning to clients and subscribers of a former New Zealand financial adviser, following complaints of suspected unauthorized credit and debit card payments. The FMA has received complaints…
BusinessLegalFinancial MarketsBankingLaw EnforcementAustralasia
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Forfeited Assets from Drug Conviction to Aid Taranaki
Assets worth approximately $680,000, seized following the conviction of a New Plymouth man on drug manufacturing and supply charges, will be used for community projects in the Taranaki area. In 2019, an investigation into drug manufacturing and distribution led to…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TaranakiNew PlymouthMarlon John Birddrug manufacturingasset forfeituremethamphetamineCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Three Inmates Charged After Serious Assault at Auckland Prison
Three men have been charged following a serious assault at Auckland Prison on August 19, which left another man critically injured. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9.49am, has been under investigation by Waitematā CIB. Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Auckland PrisonWaitematā CIBNorth Shore District CourtAssaultWoundingSimon HarrisonNew Zealand Police
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications Open for Objections
Wellington City Council has announced that several alcohol licence applications are now open for public objection. These applications include Southward Distilling Tasting Room, located at 70 Kingsford Smith Street, Rongotai, Wellington, with the period for objections running from September 10,…
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Man Arrested in Queenstown with Firearm and Drugs
A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police discovered a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells in his vehicle in Queenstown. The vehicle was stopped at approximately 4:30 a.m. yesterday on Suburb Street, after it aroused police suspicion. The search…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal QueenstownfirearmdrugsarrestcrimePaula EnokacocaineNew Zealand Police
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Malibu and Axis Tri-Axle Boat Trailers Recalled Due to Brake Line Issue
Malibu Boats Pty Ltd has issued a recall for MY21-25 Malibu and Axis tri-axle boat trailers due to a potential issue with the brake lines. The recall affects trailers built after September 21, 2020, and sold until May 20, 2025,…
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Two More Youths Charged with Murder in Kaea Karauria Homicide
Hawke’s Bay Police have charged two additional youths with murder following the homicide investigation into the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. The two youths are 16-years-old and will both appear in Napier Youth Court later today. This follows a 15-year-old…
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Police Crack Down on Illegal Hunting in Wairarapa
Wairarapa Police are reminding the public that hunting on private land without permission is illegal and carries consequences. Police are taking reports of roadside shooting, poaching, and spotlighting seriously, as these activities could result in the loss of a firearms…