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Man found guilty of raping girlfriend's best friend
A young man wept in the dock when he was found guilty today of raping his then girlfriend's best friend.
Man attacked by bull at meatworks
The Department of Labour is investigating an abattoir after one man was attacked by a bull, and another fell into a pen in the space of 24 hours.
Maori pedal weight-loss plan to the top
'First drop your pie' was the lesson for one of the Hastings crew who cycled into Parliament to prove their weight loss programme was working.
Murder accused 'left body to decompose in apartment' - Crown
A man allegedly killed his girlfriend and left her body to decompose in an Auckland apartment for up to 3-1/2 weeks, the High Court hears.
Wellington: Urban legends
To find out whether Wellington lives up to its latest international accolade, Frances Morton goes hunting for the capital's cool spots.
Injured motorcyclists airlifted to hospital
Injured motorcyclists were airlifted to hospitals in two separate incidents in the lower North Island today.
Widower tells of 'hatred' for driver
A grieving husband has described his "deep-seated hatred" towards an alleged drunk-driver whose car struck and killed a Kapiti grandmother last weekend.
Prison guard on corruption charges
A Rimutaka Prison guard faces corruption charges after allegedly smuggling drugs and KFC into the prison in exchange for sex, wine and cash.
Clinton: 'NZ punches way above its weight'
Hillary Clinton was effusive in her praise for NZ after signing a deal bringing the countries closer together today.
Clinton accompanied by entourage of 60
Hillary Clinton's 60-strong entourage pales in comparison to some statesmen.
Clinton braves Wellington wind
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton braved the cold and blustery Wellington weather in an unscheduled walk along the waterfront.