'I was scared to make him mad' - accused gives evidence in child sex abuse trial
A woman on trial for child sex abuse says she was scared her partner would kill her.
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High-voltage power lines are being cut by vandals, creating serious safety risks.
Laken Rose child sex case: 'I tried to stop him. I always tried to stop him'
Laken Rose told police she tried to stop her former partner from preying on children.
Child sex trial: Women's disturbing messages about girls read to court
Laken Maree Rose, 31, denies 61 charges dated between 2014 and 2019.
Residents warned to stay away from toxic landfill fire site
Authorities have advised pregnant women to move away from a fire burning at a landfill.
Equestrian says partner 'compelled' her to help him in child sex acts
Cambridge equestrian Laken Rose is defending 61 charges relating to child sex acts
Health notice issued to residents within 3km of Waikato dump fire
A fire has been burning at the site since August.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Why was a young prisoner put in a cell with a violent rapist?
Corrections won't say how the pair were allowed to share a cell.
Man found guilty of raping prison cellmate
A jury has ruled Benjamin Goundar did rape his young prison cellmate.
Truck driver critically injured after crash on SH23 in Waikato
A truck driver has been critically injured in a crash on SH23 in Waikato this morning.
North Waikato foam factory could be 5 to 15 months closer
Sleepyhead is steaming ahead with plans, despite not knowing if the land can be rezoned.
81yo man accused of attempting to murder wife in alleged failed suicide pact
The charge stems from an incident in the couple's rural home town on October 12.
Covid-19: Sigh of relief for towns as casual contact tests negative
The person was on same flight as infected Defence Force staffer, went to Kawhia meeting.
Young motocross rider seriously injured after accident at North Island track
A boy was seriously injured after he came off his bike at a motocross track.
Weather: Wet for most, chilly for the south
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Owner of burning landfill given deadline for action
The fire has been burning underground since August at Puke Coal Landfill.
Quarantine squeeze: Family can't get to NZ to see dying grandfather
There is no room at managed isolation facilities in New Zealand.
Kawhia man cleared of murder admits drugs charges
Orren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.
Person seriously injured in single-vehicle crash near Karapiro
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash near Karapiro.
Ignoring alarms led to massive overflow, court hears
Waikato River ran brown for two days after Contact's geothermal water and sediment spill.
Firms fined after workers suffer chemical burns at galvanising plant
The judge said the injuries could have been easily avoided by gloves being supplied.
Doctors in 'uproar' over proposed restructure
Restructure proposal at Waikato Hospital being reworked after staff feedback.
Serious crashes in Auckland and Hawke's Bay, pedestrian dead in Waikato
A string of crashes has kept emergency services busy.
Fundraising for fatally mauled newborn's grieving family
Fundraising effort launched to support the family of a newborn baby mauled by a dog.
Baby dog attack: Dad died months earlier, too soon to know he was to be a father
One-day-old newborn mauled by friend's dog-grandmother believes
Labour Day weekend road toll jumps to eight - highest in a decade
It's the highest it's been in more than a decade.
Fatal dog attack on baby: What happens to animals now?
Dog at centre of fatal baby attack being held by council as police investigate.
Newborn baby killed by dog: Mother's heartbreaking wish she could turn back time
The mother of a baby attacked by the family dog says she wish she could turn back time.
Person injured in firearms incident near Lake Rotoma
One person is being treated in Waikato Hospital for a gunshot wound.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
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