Zealand is often marketed to migrants, students and tourists as a “safe place”. However, the country has a problem with crime, poverty and digital security that is more comparable to what one would find in a developing country. If you’re looking for a safe place in these turbulent times you may wish to look for…
Today we learn that shots were fired at police in Friedlanders Road (Google Street View above). New Zealand’s escalating violent crime continues to be a problem for over-stretched police around the country. Counties Manukau Police said four shots were fired at police in Manurewa about 3.50 on Wednesday morning. While several shots hit the police…
“Top Waikato cricketer” Scott Kuggeleijn has been charged with rape and indecent assault. Northern Districts cricketer Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn was represented by Philip Morgan QC, when he appeared before community magistrate Susan Hovell in the Hamilton District Court on Tuesday. Kuggeleijn pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual violation by rape, and one charge of indecent…
Thinking about studying in Palmerston North? until it gets its crime problem sorted out look elsewhere. Our regulars will remember the censorship of Palmerston North’s Wikipedia page to remove all mention of crime because it was putting off professionals from settling in the township. If only it were that easy to remove the criminals…
The 66 year old man accused of raping and drugging teenage girls has been found guilty. Six of the women were from the township of Kaikoura, the others from in and around Blenhiem, and one from the North Island. They were aged between 15-18 at the time of the attacks. We highlighted the case…
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