Man accused of raping sleeping woman goes on trial
Riccardo Gilheaney-Fraser's victim alleges she woke up to him having sex with her.
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Manslaughter charge laid after road death near Havelock North
Man appeared in High Court at Napier charged with causing the death of Marco Milliaccio.
'Doesn’t seem fair': Travel agent $50k out of pocket after employment case
After a heart attack Steve Teixeira thought he'd find a less stressful role.
Documents allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new home
Couple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.
Man charged over alleged LAB concert stabbing
Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm denied bail.
Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike
The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.
Ship to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burns
Companies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.
Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported
She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.
'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before death
The manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.
'39 seconds': CCTV reveals fatal fight between gang members and father-of-six
Two brothers are on trial for manslaughter over the death of a Te Kūiti man in Ōtorohanga.
'Misleading': Complaints over influencer Simone Anderson’s promotion of protein powder, vitamins during pregnancy
The influencer's plugging of protein powder and vitamins while pregnant landed complaints.
Tenants forced to stand on wooden planks in bathroom so they didn't fall through rotting floor
Tribunal: Tenants entitled to use bathroom without fear of falling through floor.
Drugs, cash, guns and luxury cars: What police found during cannabis raid
The man claimed the drugs were for his own use. The judge wasn't buying it.
Police employee leaked confidential files that ended up on Facebook
The woman used the police intelligence software to look up information for a friend.
‘Directing and dictating’: Mahé Drysdale takes on High Performance Sport NZ
Olympic gold medallist appears before the ERA as landmark case begins.
Mobster guilty of 501 deportee assault, not guilty of shooting
You can't call police because "We're the Mongrel mob", victim told.
Zac Guildford caught breaching home detention by smoking pot
Ex-boss is 'proud' of what former All Black has achieved, a 'bit of pot' is minor.
Worker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissal
The young mother pleaded with her boss, saying she would put her baby in daycare.
Company owner says charges of crimes against environment lacked merit
John Turkington says the jury's not guilty verdicts showed charges lacked merit.
Woman denied names of health staff who accessed her medical file
Agency's decision to not tell client who had viewed her medical files 'lawful'.
Shopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car door
Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.
Wild parties, stabbing, rat infestation: Unruly neighbours wreak havoc on Kāinga Ora tenant
The tenant's family and friends stopped visiting her and she became depressed and anxious.
Notorious Black Power member nothing but a 'squatter' - lawyer
Kevin Moore claims he's tangata whenua. Historical documents say otherwise.
Woman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for dead
K-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.
Delays add to trauma for family of bus crash victim Hannah Francis
The family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu are concerned by delays.
‘Horrific time': Tattoo artist known as ‘Shakey Pete’ found guilty of sexually abusing women
Shakey Pete sexually abused two female clients during their tattoo sessions.
A 501 deportee says he was turning a new leaf in NZ. Then all hell broke loose
Deportee 'wanted the drama to stop' after repeated visits from Mongrel Mob.
Elderly man injured by neighbour who thought he was breaking into his home
The 78-year-old needed surgery after his leg was broken at the hip.
'They're not bad people': Dad helps rehabilitate dangerous drivers after son's death
Programme putting dangerous drivers back on The Right Track is making a huge difference.
'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payout
Kimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.
'Stressed and extremely undervalued': Underpaid nail salon worker had to take preschooler to work at night
The owner of a nail salon has been ordered to pay her migrant worker $35,187.
'I will kill you': Teen sexually assaults young girl in public bathroom
The girl managed to call 111 but the teen took her phone and assaulted her.
Woman avoids prison after having sex with son’s underage friend
The boy was just half her age when the two-month long offending began.
Payout: Couple awarded $270k after council wrongly sign off on pool
The pool, the centrepiece of the award-winning home, was found to be uncompliant.