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Company researching forestry road safety after trucker's death
Greg Stevens' death in May 2023 has led to a laser focus on the state of old forestry roads, to enable checks before they're used.
Tired driver's death 'so avoidable' - coroner
A coroner is warning against driving while tired and with no seatbelt after a man was killed in a car crash in Te Awamutu.
Therapeutic court celebrates 15 years of success
Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou - The Court of New Beginnings started in 2010 and has reduced reoffending rates, nights spent in prison and hospital admissions by more than 65 percent. Audio
'We on': Rugby players accused of orchestrating unconsented sex with woman
The woman says she woke to find a man sexually violating her and jumped out of bed.
Victim choked, slammed to the ground, slavery trial told
The trial of a man accused of slavery has heard he did not allow two young people to talk, assaulted them and told one of them she was mentally ill.
Rebel gang member loses 'self-defence' appeal over meth-dispute double stabbing
A Kawakawa man stabbed two people, after being told he couldn't smoke meth.
Hamilton woman racially abused neighbour, ripped out motorist's hair
Anna Rikiau claimed her drug addiction got the better of her during a spree of offending between 2022 and 2024.
'We suffer for the rest of our lives': Guilty murder verdict brings relief to Bridgwater family
Father-of-two, David Bridgwater, was fatally shot in the abdomen in Christchurch last year.
Great-grandfather killed after kerosene fridge explodes at holiday home
The old-school fridges are not common, but are used in areas where there is no electricity.
Teen victim in slavery trial says he was forced to work instead of go to school
Aucklander Moeaia Tuai, aged 63, has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges, including dealing in slaves and rape.
'Untrue, illogical': Crown responds to murder accused self-defence argument
David Bridgwater was fatally shot outside a property in Aranui, Christchurch in 2024.
Widow of convicted murderer wants to clear his name
Ross Appelgren was accused of beating a fellow prisoner to death in 1985 - but his wife and legal team say fresh evidence will prove he was innocent. Audio
Family Court releases 'eccentric' retired surgeon from compulsory mental healthcare
A retired doctor who spent $40,000 promoting a plan to end the war in Ukraine has been released from compulsory treatment after a Family Court ruled he was not a danger to himself or others.
Private investigator cleared after client used AI to challenge his report
James Kelly paid a private investigator to provide an "honest assessment" of a police case against him.
Man charged with slavery accused of stealing $78k from complainant
Moeaia Tuai has also denied rape, indecent assault, sexual violation and assault in the Auckland High Court.
'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's prison apology after couple-killing crash
Mark Kimber says the night he struck and killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher was a turning point - the couple's family believe his remorse is "all for show".
Man threatens to blow up buildings within 100m radius
The 36-year-old appeared in the Nelson District Court charged with threatening to kill members of the public, among other charges.
Man charged with murder of father and son in house fire appears in court
The man, who has name suppression, was helped by a Korean translator.
Man charged following arson attacks on cellphone towers in Wanaka
Police say there had been a series of arsons in recent months.