'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
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Appeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jail
The Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.
'On the run': Accused cannabis grower gives evidence
Truong says he was a translator for two men named David and Lee.
Cabbies claim almost $1m lost through Covid-19 levy policy
The levy policy was also 'unfair and prejudicial' to drivers, the group allege.
'You’ll look like a MILF driving it': The car yard’s advert that's ruffled feathers
A car yard's risqué advert has been banned, but not for the reason you'd think
'I abused her love for me': Father jailed for sex with teen daughter
The man had a sexual relationship for more than a year with his 19-year-old daughter.
30-year-old sexual offence brings more jail time
Woman made complaint in 2020, many years after being raped as 13-year-old.
'Move, move, move': Terrifying raw footage of Whakaari eruption shown at trial
The island erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring another 25.
'Reeking' of fumes: Carpet layer's death due to toxic solvent
Ryan Mead died from toxic fumes after installing carpet.
Deteriorating health: Young Fijian dad who has paid $100,000 for dialysis can stay in NZ
The 32-year-old was facing deportation.
School bus driver sacked after waving down cops to warn unruly students
The driver found a dismissal letter in her mailbox on Christmas Eve.
Two wrongs make a right: Man uses proceeds of crime to repay $21,000 in wrongfully received Covid-19 subsidies
Police found $31,000 in cash, drugs and a firearm, but they had no search warrant.
Burglar released from jail so he doesn't become 'a more hardened criminal'
The man stole $15,000 worth of clothing and attacked a man about the head with pruners.
‘Severely lacking’: Midwife found in breach of patient rights after baby stillborn
The mother repeatedly asked for further ultrasound scans.
White Island trial begins: What you need to know
The trial is expected to run for four months.
Sleeping man wakes to find property manager in his room filming him in bed
"We understand we're not perfect people... but our privacy is a big issue," says tenant.
Rogue robotic vacuum cleaner's rampage causes $3.5k in damage
The expensive vacuum went rogue after being left to its own devices.
Ex-gang member who bashed rival avoids jail after rehab stint
'You are a different man now than you were then,' the judge told a man who bashed a rival.
Gangster due to fly free denied parole after dumb decisions
Gordon Runga was ready to be paroled from prison until he got caught climbing the fence.
Unhappy camper: Owner of 26yo van takes dealer to court after it fails WOF
'It’s a nearly 30-year-old car with almost 300,000 on its odometer,' the dealer says.
'Your behaviour crushed their dreams': Lion park director jailed for assaults on women
One victim said she has lost her spark. Another said she will never be the same.
'Home and income': But downstairs kitchen was unconsented
A real estate agent who misled a buyer has had part of her appeal upheld.
Eyeballing, yelling and swearing: Tensions flare as murder accused appears in court
Courtroom cleared after heated exchange between the accused and people in the gallery.
Shakespeare Rd tragedy: Manslaughter charge over fatal crash of car with nine inside
Mithias Oshae Te Pou allegedly crashed a car with nine people in it.
Man who assaulted family court lawyer appeals jail sentence
Isaac Aydon has appealed his prison sentence for assault on Brintyn Smith.
'He just charged at me': Strangled detective speaks out after violent career low
'It happened so fast. He just ran at me and shoved me back'.
Drunk gang father uses his patch to assault his children
One of the boys tried to protect his brother during the assault, and copped a kick.
'Unsubstantiated cultural beliefs': Christian couple fights declaration of sacred Māori land
Landowner says Māori traditions run contrary to 'divinely inspired' Bible.
'Beam of sunshine': Alleged murder victim had a 'great future ahead of her'
Her employer said 'huge sadness' swept through the office following her death.
'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, too
He said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.
Three months in a flooded rental: Landlord must pay $15k to tenants confined to living upstairs
"Virtually no steps have been taken by the landlord to remedy the situation".
'I'll ... shoot you and you won’t be seen again': Extortion after man wears rival colours on gang's turf
The terrified victim went into hiding for a year after the standover.
‘No empathy’: Woman who bludgeoned neighbour says killing was justified
Christine Morris killed her neighbour with a hammer in 2010.
Pillow talk: Man beaten, bike stolen, for telling his partner about a gang's activities
He did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.