Language barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trial
The defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.
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Betrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings
'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.
Former high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison
'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.
'Hope you die': Ex-couple's business dispute ended in biting, 'adult toys' on display, trespass order
The business director bit her former partner's girlfriend's arm in a public cafe.
Landlord property ownership website deemed breach of Privacy Act
The website was shut down earlier this year.
Farm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughter
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
Assisted woman forced to 'flannel wash' during fortnight without hot water
The landlords did not respond to plumbing issues fast enough, the Tenancy Tribunal rules.
Not the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollen
He was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.
'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggests
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
Police clock teen driver at 188km/h
At that speed, he could cover the length of a rugby pitch in two seconds.
‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during Covid
Health and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.
Man admits raping schoolgirl near railway station
He cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.
‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business owners
Brian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.
Teen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bed
The boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.
‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes conviction
Even the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.
Woman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stick
Grandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.
Tenants overpaid rent for home damaged in Auckland floods
The landlord claimed the group were in rent arrears - calculations told a different story.
Murder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
Man who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailed
Crayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.
'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's death
Pathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.
'Dress barely covers your bottom': Rape trial victim faces gruelling questions from defence
It is alleged a woman received a ride home from town with the unregistered taxi driver.
Grieving father takes private prosecution against forestry company after son's death
The man, 24, was hit by a nine-kilogram D-shackle which came towards him "like a missile".
'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claims
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.
'Not guilty': Sportsman acquitted of indecent assault charges
The jury returned not-guilty verdicts on all seven charges.
Neighbours at War: Man claims police withheld information about 'unhinged' neighbour
The man claims his neighbour complained about him after he rebuffed her advances.
'Violent, extremist content': Man who shared Isis execution videos with friends fails to have them made legal
The man argued the videos were shared in a closed group.
'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pit
The victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.
'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualified
Judge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.
Pay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interest
Woman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.
'Is he that monster?': Jury retires in trial for sportsman accused of indecent assault
"Or is he a man against whom lies have been told.”
Surgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patient
Surgeon in charge of Carmen Walker's procedure grilled over volume of fluid in bucket.
Jailed former New York property developer admits more forgery
The man was back in court after a previous $1.3 million tax fraud offence.
Disabled man dies in hospital choking on food after nurses fail to follow pureed diet plan
The man was given a meal of chicken and vegetables despite being on a pureed diet.
900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farm
Robert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.