Concern over teacher re-employed after striking children

WELLINGTON: Education officials are “extremely concerned” a Porirua early childhood centre has re-employed a teacher… read more

Warders fear new jail violence over tobacco ban

MELBOURNE: Prison officers fear violence could explode in Victoria’s jails as anger builds among nicotine-starved… read more

Residents disgusted by building site asbestos blunder

MELBOURNE: A botched building site delivery has seen asbestos materials dumped at a number of… read more

Policeman fined and disqualified for careless driving

HASTINGS: Hawke’s Bay police officer Shane Greville has been fined and disqualified from driving after… read more