The doctor poured alcohol over his wife, poked her with a fork and called her fat.

A patient was seen three times in three months in the ED but bowel cancer was not found.

A large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.

The trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.

The 23 other charges he faces may be dropped due to delay in getting psychological report.

One woman was allowed to stay in Australia despite stabbing partner in arm and chest.

Police operation spanned more than six months and resulted in six arrests.

Man files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.

Coroner says baby's death eight hours after birth "utterly tragic".

King Cobras member was fatally shot over a drug debt dispute in 2018.

Two horse owners abused and threatened a greyhound trainer at a joint race meeting.

Three people have appeared in court charged in connection with Ben McIntosh's murder.

Flatmate said he felt "crook" and died two days after the assault.

Woman recalls fading in and out of consciousness during initial alleged attack.

Young woman awarded nearly $10,000 after it was ruled she was unjustifiably dismissed.

Alan Hall's fight to clear his name is the latest in a series of miscarriages of justice.

Man who raped two women allowed to appeal against sentence; non-parole period quashed.

Solicitor-General Una Jagose says Alan Hall's case was a failure by the Crown.

Posters of a man and his gay lover were put up in his hometown, decrying their sexuality.

Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme will stand in court over seven charges of sexual assault.

Mother admits "hiding" cash in the bush, for her son, at High Court forfeiture hearing.

Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.

Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.

Alan Hall will finally walk away a free man after his conviction for murder was quashed.

Courageous stand in court by home invasion attack survivor.

Alan Hall's conviction for a murder he didn't commit is set to be quashed after 36 years.

Man who failed to turn up for his indecency trial remanded in custody.

Accused granted bail and will remain in Christchurch until next appearance.

Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.

But Immigration authorities here say his fears are unfounded and his claims implausible.