Witness claims coach accused of inappropriate relationship with girl, 14, said ‘I’ll do what I want'
The Crown alleges the man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old sportstar.
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‘Tennis ball-sized lump’: 3-year old with head injuries waits 5 hours in ED
'Nobody should have to wait for hours when they need medical care,' says his mum.
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
Watch: ‘It feels apocalyptic’ - Falling ash as garage full of gas cylinders explodes in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services are responding to a fire in Minden, Western Bay of Plenty.
Watch: Photo finish as Olympian and 15yo share 1500m glory in Dunedin
Sam Tanner and Sam Ruthe tied in the 1500m at the Dunedin championships.
Northland lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images on social media
Vaughn Hill was arrested in 2023 after a search of his Kaitāia home.
Total fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub contained
Far North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.
'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before Christmas
The man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.
Rotorua actor, 12, lands her first role on iconic show
So much 'beautiful, untapped talent' in the Bay of Plenty.
Dominance on display: Hastings and Stevens-McNab take Crankworx titles
Elite downhill racing returned to Skyline Rotorua after two years away.
Rising stars: Bringer and Druwen shine at Crankworx highlight event
The event was moved due to forecast strong winds.
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
‘You don’t think, you act‘: Man praised for disarming teen with gun on Melbourne-Sydney flight
Avalon Airport has offered Barry Clark 'free flights for life' for his bravery.
‘Only meant to scare it’: Dog killed after being shot with slug gun
Glenn Forsyth saw a dog eating bread he'd put out for birds. He shot it with a slug gun.
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
The ‘amazing’ highs and ‘huge toll’ of 38 years in real estate
'I remember going home and saying to the kids ... ‘We’re going to Disneyland'.'
Horse of the Year: Hastings rider Julie Davey bags the win of her dreams in Olympic Cup
'I think about Mum and Dad a lot. It is such a shame they're not alive to see this.'
Interactive: Explore STI rates in your region
Which sexually transmitted infections are spreading where you live? Explore the data.
HIV on the rise for heterosexuals, why Māori wāhine are particularly at risk
People in Aotearoa living with HIV increased by 235 this year, up 74% from 2023.
No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'
Apples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm future
Both projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.
Ryan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on Trump
OPINION: In a cruel twist of irony, our exporters have been diversifying away from China.
Can strong wool make a comeback? Lisa Portas says yes
“People love wool, but their wallets don’t get bigger because they love it."
'Artificially coloured': Faking show sheep in 1911
If a sheep was not shown in its natural colour "it was not worthy of being shown at all".
'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".
Vege tips: Preserving your garden's bounty for winter
Opinion: Kem Ormond is stripping her garden of produce before winter arrives.
Where’s Sara’s remains? What ‘dying ex-crim’ said about cold case
The killer in the cold case never revealed the location of his girlfriend's body.
What to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival events
Steely DNA, a nine-piece band, will perform a Steely Dan tribute at the festival.
Drua snap Chiefs' unbeaten run with famous win
The Fijian Drua have emerged victorious at Churchill Park.
‘Did it his way’: Jim Smylie, prominent businessman and car enthusiast, dies at 79
In 1989, Smylie founded Western Bay Finance, which quickly gained local investor support.
Teen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull win
Ella Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.
‘Tragic irony’: Ex prison officer who worked in sex offenders unit convicted of child rape
Shane Clayden was a custodial officer in a sexual offenders unit. Now he's an inmate.
'Go for gold': Artistic swimmer turned rower eyes Olympics
Te Puke’s Karlina Steiner is switching sports with the aim of getting to the Olympics.
Firefighters battle Northland wildfire amid total fire ban
The fire started near Kaikohe and spread over 10 hectares of scrub.