Victim of convicted 'groper Roper' ordered to pay almost $28,000 in legal costs
Justice Edwards ruled Taylor must pay Roper $27,819.25.
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Shot in the buttocks: Armed man on the run after Whenuapai incident
A 33-year-old man is in a critical condition after being shot on Brigham Creek Rd.
Drones blamed for 10 near collisions with aircraft
New figures illustrate a climbing trend of airspace interference caused by drones.
Spills on SH16 and SH20 create issues for drivers
An oil spill, or something similar, has caused three minor crashes near Whenuapai.
PM tells NZDF to halt court costs claim against victim
Robert Roper's offending occurred between 1976 and 1988 when he was with the Air Force.
Air Force spy re-sentenced for stealing sensitive material
Richard Graham stole sensitive material while stationed at an Auckland military base.
No compensation for 'groper Roper' victim
Robert Roper's sexual offending occurred between 1976 and 1988 at the Whenuapai base.
Orion to search for fisherman missing at sea
The man failed to return from a fishing trip north of Tuvalu on Monday.
Subsidence causes partial road closure in West Auckland
The deteriorating condition of the road has been frustrating motorists in the area.
In your neighbourhood? Find out where Auckland's new schools will be built
Four or five new high schools and eight to 10 new primaries to cope with Auckland growth.
Air force spy's appeal rejected by Court of Appeal
An air force intelligence operative was caught stealing sensitive Defence Force material.
Pair's lucky escape from Whenuapai crash
Two people rescued from waist deep water after car plunges into harbour and flips.
Air Force failed victims of 'groper Roper' - report
An independent report into an Air Force rapist has found several failures by the NZDF.
Hercules turns back after problems mid flight
The defence force aircraft called for help just before 1.30pm today.
Former school board members call for government probe
Lawyers were called in when a school refused to reimburse a parent for stolen headphones
'Sexual behaviour' claims: School calls in Ministry
Ministry of Education invited to help Whenuapai School with a range of issues.
$300m Auckland housing project proceeding
A $300m project to boost housing in northwest Auckland could boost public transport too.
Residents await groundwater test results
Affected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.
Military's 'in-house' attitude fueled rapist, court hears
The Defence Force is being sued over its alleged failure to act on a rapist in its ranks.
The Slum Killings: The Queen St 'juke-box murder'
Central Auckland boarding house was home to both murderer and victim
Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms
Engine fault stops search for fishermen
A Royal NZ Air Force Orion has lost power in one engine but has landed safely.
Orion lands safely after one engine fails
Fire crews at Whenuapai were on standby just after 7pm.
In the crap: Woman freed from septic tank
A woman has been freed after getting her leg stuck in a septic tank for nearly two hours.
Search for missing Auckland man continues
Police are appealing for sightings or information about Brett Michael Healy.
Secret wartime Auckland plane crashes everyone knew about
Japanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.
Defence chiefs assess Hercules alternative
Brazil's alternative to the Hercules will be shown to Defence VIPs.
Brrrrrr! Cold snap hits the north of NZ
A northwester warmed parts of the south, as those in the upper North Island shiver.
Air Force Orion in trouble at Whenuapai
Defence says aircraft had an engine fire indication while taxiing at the airbase.
Kids tennis coach killed in crash
Family and friends of a man killed in collision at Whenuapai have paid tribute to him.
Crashes after SH16 diesel spill
A diesel spill briefly closed a section of State Highway 16 near Whenuapai this morning.
RNZAF Orion joins search for fishermen
The New Zealand Defence Force is helping search for three fishermen who have been missing at sea off the Pacific island-nation of Kiribati since last week.
Incident at Whenuapai Airport resolved
A Defence Force spokesman said the incident involved an aircraft on the ground.
Hailstorms, lightning usher in Halloween
It was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?