[ad_1] Manchao Li photographed arriving at the dock in Auckland High Court on the first day of his trial. Photo / Dean Purcell Warning: graphic content. Former roommates of a man accused of murdering his ex-wife have described his fixation on her and how he spoke about the various ways …
Read More »Fishing companies don’t want to hire locals, sailors say | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] Some fishing companies are being accused of bypassing qualified and competent New Zealanders in favor of bringing in foreign crews who will work in harsher conditions for less money. Fishing boat (file image). Source: istock.com By Tim Brown of rnz.co.nz One executive in the fishing industry says that’s silly …
Read More »Former council staff member steals over $ 26,000 from Selwyn’s charity and council
[ad_1] A former Selwyn District Council staff member purchased a new car the same day he stole $ 7,000 from a charity bank account. Lisa Elaine Larkin, who stole more than $ 26,000 through unauthorized and fraudulent transactions, told a judge Wednesday that if she could go back, she would …
Read More »‘Scotty, give’ em a chance ‘: Sonny Bill Williams’ plea to Australian over New Zealand refugee settlement
[ad_1] Sport October 28, 2020 7:35 AM2 minutes to read Sonny Bill Williams has asked Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to send asylum seekers to extraterritorial detention centers in New Zealand. Photo / Twitter Double Rugby World Cup winner and NRL star Sonny Bill Williams has asked Australian Prime Minister …
Read More »Woman Jailed For Stealing $ 1 Million From Board Of Health To Fund Thailand Gambling, Plastic Surgery And Lavish Lifestyle
[ad_1] She was deeply unhappy, addicted to gambling and prescription drugs, and handled large amounts of money for the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB). Over six years, the hospital employee stole around $ 1 million by diverting cash and other payments to fund a lavish lifestyle, including cosmetic surgery in …
Read More »Silver Ferns returns to the international scene with a convincing victory over England in the first Hamilton Test
[ad_1] Phil Walter / Getty Images Maia Wilson was in good shooting form for the Silver Ferns in the first Test against England. The Silver Ferns celebrated their return to the international scene with a 1-0 lead in the Taini Jamison Trophy series after beating the England Roses in Hamilton …
Read More »Christchurch man fined for tail docking of six 2-day-old puppies
[ad_1] SUPPLIED SPCA inspectors found six Jack Russell cross puppies with docked tails when they visited Carlo De Regla’s property. A man who cut off the tails of six two-day-old puppies decided not to give them pain relievers because he didn’t think they would experience pain. The Christchurch man, who …
Read More »Rugby: Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen takes over as high performance consultant at NRL with Canterbury Bulldogs
[ad_1] Sport|Rugby October 28, 2020 07:08 am3 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen joins The Breakdown for a quick chat about life after the All Blacks. Video / Sky Sport Former All Blacks coach …
Read More »Live Netball Updates: Silver Ferns v England
[ad_1] Sport October 28, 2020 06:15 am3 minutes to read Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio. Photo / Photosport All the action as the Silver Ferns take on England. The long wait is over for Silver Ferns to return to the international testing ground. New Zealand faces England in the first …
Read More »Armed police as search continues for two men who shot an officer in Northland
[ad_1] Police in the center and far north are temporarily armed as they search for two men who shot an officer Tuesday morning. A police spokesman said the officers were temporarily carrying firearms as a precaution, but the decision is being periodically reviewed. It comes after an officer was driving …
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