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Teen rapist 'perhaps the most vilified man in NZ': Lawyer

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Takapuna Beach rape trial aborted, reasons suppressed

The two men charged with raping and taping a woman were due to testify today.

Man accused of Hamilton street murder appears in court

A man died in Roy St, Hamilton on Saturday. Another man has been charged with murder.

'Extraordinarily bad, dangerous driving' - judge

Speeding drink driver reminded of risk he posed to others on the road.

'Abominable, unforgivable': Top school's former chair breaks silence on abuse

Former students taking a class action say the school did nothing to stop the abuse.

'He is a monster': Mum finally starts to grieve as daughter's killer is jailed

Jasmine Wilson was badly beaten. Her unconscious body was then left outside a hospital.

'Serious neglect' of greyhound given human antibiotics leads to death

A greyhound owner says he should have sought the correct treatment by a vet for his dog.

'One moment of aggression': Judge on act that left man brain injured

Josh Storer's parents faced the man whose actions left their son fighting for his life.

'I hope you burn in hell': Families almost come to blows after murderer sentenced

Zane Wallace has been jailed for life for the murder of Jasmine Wilson.

Two more men appear in court charged with murder of David Kuka

Kuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.

'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'

Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.

Takapuna Beach rape trial: Defence says woman took sedative 'to get a buzz'

Lawyers cross-examined the woman at length on day two of the High Court trial.

'Centuries of alienation': Sign language needed on live broadcasts

TVNZ said interpreters weren't provided on political debate nights for logistical reasons.

Drug dealer wipes away tears while forced to confront past

Tears as drug dealer forced to reflect on the impact of her actions.

Dangerous driver tries to blame mate after causing crash

Glyn Ackroyd fled the scene after the crash - and then told police his friend was driving.

Salvation Army store punch-up: Martial artist in custody after jury finds him guilty

Judge tells attacker that he is 'concerned about the risks you present' if bailed.

Brakes put on bus driver's bid to get back to work

ERA less than completely satisfied 'an order for reinstatement would be a safe one'.

Predatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind bars

Linsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.