He now faces a temporary ban on using public toilets as part of his sentence.
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Kaikohe aggravated robbery: Woman, child seriously assaulted, man arrested
A second person was also attacked as the alleged offender fled, police say.
Police body cameras: Market research underway after Commissioner backs move
The Police Minister says he supports any measures that improve police and public safety.
Canterbury pub bouncers appear in court over alleged assault on 18-year-old patron
The men face a common assault charge after an alleged incident at a Lincoln pub.
Former Alliance candidate Mary O’Neill sentenced for harassment of Napier neighbours
A judge called the cutting of trees ‘a cynical act of harassment’ towards a neighbour.
Government’s new RMA laws put Waitākere Ranges at serious risk of development – Greg Severinsen
OPINION: The new ‘regulatory relief’ concept poses a risk for the Ranges and may cost $2b.
Gisborne land use: Locals, leaders, forestry stakeholders and facilitator meet in Wellington
A Wellington meeting backed action on the problem of erosion-prone land in Tairāwhiti.
ST. VINCENT-FINANCE-Taiwan to help establish national development bank in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 19, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday says that he has received an assurance from Taiwan of a two million US dollar grant towards the establishment of a national development bank in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “There are other things that we discussed, of course. We have our plan to […]
St. Vincent: Government holding talks on multi-million debt loan
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 19, CMC – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it is holding talks with Taiwan as the Caribbean country moves towards easing its “crushing public debt”. Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday told a news conference that the Asian country has already signaled a “genuine willingness” to help deal with […]
Nevis Steps Up Hurricane Preparedness As Peak Season Approaches
Charlestown, Nevis, August 18, 2026 With the Atlantic hurricane season entering its most active period, the Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD) is intensifying its public education campaign, urging residents, businesses and communities to make preparedness a shared responsibility. Under the theme “Preparedness Starts With You,” the Department’s Hurricane Awareness Drive 2026 runs from August 16 […]