Crime

Bayly bill aims to crack down on child abuse

Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly says he is pleased that his member’s bill, the Crimes (Offence of Failing to Report Child Harm) Amendment Bill,...

‘No body, no parole’ Bill passes first reading

National MP Tom Rutherford’s Members’ Bill, which would make convicted murderers ineligible for parole if they refuse to reveal the location of their victim’s...

Clean slate bill passes first reading

Labour’s Criminal Records (Clean Slate, Additional Eligibility) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading unanimously. This is an important step towards giving more New Zealanders...

Speed limits cut in north Waikato

New road signs have been popping up across north Waikato as Waikato District Council (WDC) rolls out its Speed Management Plan and motorists best...

Bombay bomber – young driver takes fast lane to arrest

A night of dangerous driving across Auckland’s motorway network ended abruptly near Bombay with a car full of fleeing youths in custody. Just before 8pm...

Locked out – the cost of hacks on businesses

By Jim Birchell For many small businesses, Facebook is more than a social media platform. It’s their shop window, marketing channel, customer service desk...

Takanini dairy robbery – cops cut robber’s run short

A man has been charged after failing to make a getaway from an aggravated robbery at a Takanini dairy. Police responded to the incident at...

Tuakau hazardous substance highlights dangers, Waikato water boss warns

The evacuation of households in Tuakau last night (July 21) due to a hazardous substance in wastewater is a stark reminder of the dangers...

Hazardous substance, Tuakau – all clear sounded

Atmospheric readings now show that the air quality in and around drains in Tuakau has returned to safe levels, following a callout earlier this...

Hazardous substance being flushed from wastewater in Tuakau

A strong chemical smell hangs in the air in Tuakau as firefighters work to flush a hazardous substance from wastewater. Some residents have been...