Man molested sleeping 15-year-old girl after mother refused advances
The judge called the assault "drunken opportunistic touching" rather than a pattern.
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Doctor lied about sexual affair with patient
"I feel anxious about finding a new GP because the trust I have has been severely broken."
Stuck in the middle with ute: Man trapped between parked cars
Man fumes after finding his ute trapped in place in Dunedin.
Woman lay dead at home for a month - angry daughter seeks answers
She criticises health authorities' care of elderly dementia and chronic diabetes sufferer.
Lauded scientist wants to inspire other women
Prestigious prize for one of the scientists behind Covid-19 genome sequencing programme.
Fire destroys homestead at historic Matanaka Farm
A house at one of Otago's most significant heritage locations has been destroyed by fire.
Fatal Waihola crash: District Court sentencing for young driver
A 17-year-old driver who killed two mothers in a horror crash has been convicted.
Bananas, pirates and superheroes: More than 3000 attend Hyde St party
The notorious student dress-up party was labeled a success by emergency services.
'Wave of relief' for MasterChef contestant who went public
Otago teacher says she is happy to have spoken out about 'contrived and scripted' show.
'Dirty laundry': MasterChef NZ contestant goes rogue, TV bosses hit back
The disgruntled contestant has made a raft of allegations against the show.
Sorry, but I want more of that te reo Māori 'nonsense' on air
OPINION: Te reo Māori on prime time broadcast media is the future, not the past.
Killer needs more gradual release, psychologist says
Andrew Ronald MacMillan is serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder.
'Red' Conway: Rugby star who had finger amputated to make the All Blacks dies
Rugby icon had no regrets having finger amputated to make the All Blacks.
Golf course horror: Coroner faults player whose mate was fatally struck in head by ball
Coroner cites mate of man killed by errant golf ball during birthday outing in Queenstown.
Man beat up Good Samaritans as they tried to protect his girlfriend
The man was seen yelling and screaming at her as she lay on the ground.
Mad Dog: 10 heart attacks not slowing down Robin Judkins
Coast to Coast founder speaks about running events, health scares and writing.
Kiwi cameraman Joseph Day's farewell tomorrow
It comes as an investigation by the Avon Coroner into Day's death begins tomorrow.
North Otago irrigation company in receivership
Dispute about a cost blowout leaves Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Company in receivership.
'Strongest punch in the world': Threat comes hours after release
He warned the woman to get away from him or he would "put her in a coffin".
Man who stomped victim into a coma denied parole
Psychologists disagree about the risk of releasing Ahu Taylor, who kicked a man 23 times.
Boy, 12, steals eight cars in two-day spree
Youth picked up by police after taking seven Mazda Demios and a Honda Civic.
Seasonal workers 'neglected, mistreated and exploited' - report
Seasonal workers are forced into cramped conditions, restricted and mistreated - report.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
New research could help early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Groundbreaking research may pinpoint the toxic molecules that causes Alzheimer's.
Death of ex-All Black's mum ruled an accident
Suzanne Hore, 67, died in fall from a vehicle on a Central Otago farm in November 2019.
Snow hits the south as cold storm moves up NZ
Snow has carpeted skifields, roads and mountain passes in the lower South Island.
Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed
Wild weather has hit the country.
A crash involving a bus and two cars, leaves two people injured
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews from Lookout Point and St Kilda attended.
Live: 'Hunker down' - tornado's trail of destruction: buildings damaged, roads closed; polar blast hits NZ
Levin tornado carves trail of destruction, houses damaged, trees torn up, roads closed.
Axe-ident? Hatchet removed from car bonnet after crash
Police remove a small axe from the hood of a SUV that crashed through a deer fence.
National MP retires: 'The right time to step aside'
MP who was caught up in the battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins calls time.
'Offensive, objectionable odours' upset neighbour
An 80sq m part of a neighbour's property "wet, stagnant, usable" area, court finds
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Single point of failure led to commercial jet boat crash that injured two
The jetboat belonged to Queenstown company KJet.