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'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trial
After struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.
Lawyer Sue Grey tearful at tribunal: 'I didn’t mean to breach name suppression'
It is alleged lawyer revealed the name of a child who had suppression in two interviews.
Killer convicted of murder in emotional Whangārei court case
The jury also found Hall guilty of two other charges related to two other victims.
Year-long wait for trial in Ariki Rigby murder case
Justice Karen Grau acknowledged emotions were 'very raw' for victim's family.
$157k fraud spree: Forged IDs, bogus cards, and $80k rental car that was never returned
He rented an $80k Toyota, never returned it, and stole via fake credit cards.
Tourist attacked by naked nihilist in 'ferocious' campground rampage
The victim was dragged from her bike and suffered severe injuries.
Schizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural driveway
Defence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.
Fate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with jury
CCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.
Air NZ worker on holiday sacked after using security card, bypassing Customs area
The woman argued it was a 'one-off mistake' and she should not have been fired.
'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to Jesus
Wire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.
Drugs and 'macho mentality': What a man who fatally shot undercover cop told parole hearing
John Skinner has been denied parole for the 2008 murder of Sergeant Don Wilkinson.
'I got out, and I ran': Woman allegedly raped by RSE workers escapes out window
She claims they raped her in separate rooms of a property housing seasonal workers.
Defence probes heart disease's role in death of alleged murder victim
A pathologist confirmed Jason McNae's heart disease sped up his death.
'Loss of emotional control': Jilted lover set ex's home on fire
Judge Lawson: The intentional damage shows a pattern of behaviour towards former partners.
'Stolen our legacy': Teen killed by drunk driver doing 165km/h
Mafi's family devastated: "He was taken from us, our son was robbed."
Man paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250
Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.
Trail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob member
Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.
Caught on camera: 501 deportee stole presents from under Christmas tree
But he didn't realise the owners were watching on a camera and had called the police.
Barfoot & Thompson: Agency fined for $100k moisture report oversight
The branch failed to supervise two agents who failed to disclose a builder's report.
Drunk driver walked away from crash scene while cousin lay trapped under van
The judge dealt with the RSE worker 'expediently' to avoid any burden on the NZ taxpayer.
Murder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insane
Defence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.
Home carer claimed car had been sold – but was caught driving it after elderly woman died
HDC: 'Onus is on the support worker to behave in a professional manner.'
'You've got two options': Did letter demanding $1500 cross the line into blackmail?
Suzanne Petitt's lawyer says it was just a request for compo for a stolen car.
Women's secret marriage ends with a court battle over $1m house and luxury car
The court found a 50/50 spilt of their property would be 'repugnant to justice'.
Council CEO resigns amid claims of a toxic environment; ERA finds both sides at fault
Far North Council CEO Blair King said he felt 'isolated' and lodged a PG in 2022.
'Convict me': Cannabis advocate asks for jail time
Brian Borland told a jury they should find him guilty...so they did.
Couple buy first home together at mortgagee sale – but the old owner wouldn't leave
They spent $16,000 and four months evicting the previous owner who became a 'squatter'.
Tipene Reddington's bracelet data undermines brother's murder accusation
Crown: Ankle data suggests Tipene Reddington was at the house, not close to murder scene.
Manslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trials
The man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.
Former St Peter’s teacher guilty of historical offending including naked piggyback rides
Judge Tini Clark: "Their silence does not mean they forgot".
'Sorry': Much-loved family pet to be put down after repeat attacks on smaller dogs
'It snuck up behind us and started attacking my dog' - owner of injured Shih Tzu-cross.
‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlier
Lance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.
Man’s 8-month battle with 2 Cheap Cars for refund after faulty hybrid battery
2 Cheap Cars has now admitted it didn't do the battery repairs it said it had.