But the defence says Susan Burdett's son had "means, motive and opportunity" to kill.

Victim said: "I've got something to tell you and I don't want you to tell anyone else."

Taya Kauri woke up complaining of a racing heart - six hours later she was dead.

The airport's nerve centre deals with scores of tricky problems a day.

The 65-year-old serial rapist took the stand today in his own defence.

"My sister-in-law was sleeping in there. She just got out in time."

Hundreds gathered at a local school to air their concerns about safety.

Cycle races were held on the same Auckland circuit at the same time, resulting in tragedy.

Car's accelerator jammed and it smashed into the house.

The victim has been taken to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition.

Well known Kiwis give their younger selves some advice.

Gong, a Chinese national, started learning te reo around eight years ago.

Malcolm Rewa's third trial over the death of Susan Burdett is now in its fifth day.

The jury pondered: "Photo 33 has a cockatiel in a cage but not in photos 32 and 37."

The company also failed to deliver back in 2017,

Delays expected after a track fault between Pukekohe and Papakura.

Murder suspicion fell on dead bank robber, but coroner ruled otherwise.

Judge says murder was calculated, planned and had a high degree of cruelty and depravity.

Malcolm Rewa is on trial for a third time, accused of murdering Susan Burdett in 1992.

Traffic had to be diverted from scene of blaze in South Auckland this morning.

"I saw her legs over the side of the bed, naked from the waist down."

A man's body was found outside a South Auckland church earlier this year.

Police say the crash happened on Mill Rd around 12.30pm.

The man appeared in court in visible pain from police dog bites.

New Flat Bush school expects 80 per cent Asian roll of 180 within three years.

Police criss-crossed Auckland in the mid-afternoon pursuit.

Police pursued a car travelling on Auckland's motorways at dangerous speeds.

Overseas teachers bring the world into low-decile schools, but are they ready for it?

They say the unprovoked attack has made them feel unsafe in New Zealand.

The woman was hit with such force she dropped to the ground, unconscious.