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The 12-year campaign to keep New Chum Beach from developers
For the last 12 years, a group of locals have been fighting a planned 25-house development. Audio
Do you really remember what you think you do?
We trust our memories to tell the truth. But what if they lie? Psychologist Gabrielle Principe explains why even our most vivid recollections shouldn't be trusted. Audio
Man wanted by Waikato police arrested in Auckland
The man was one of two in the car which initially failed to stop, police said.
'Extreme danger': Man who drove wrong way on motorway three times appeals convictions
Karanga's afternoon of mayhem occurred in October 2017 but he was back before the courts last week, after a series of events that have kept him in prison for most of the time since then.
Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.
Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C, bond refunded
The tenant said it was difficult to sleep and it wasn't safe storing a co-tenant's medication inside the apartment.
Weinstein concedes he acted 'immorally' as jury deliberations pause
However, in a TV interview the disgraced Hollywood mogul insisted he did nothing criminal.
Police knew LynnMall terrorist was likely to commit an attack
Ahamed Samsudeen was at the time being stripped of his refugee status.
Former NRL and AFL Kiwi rookie charged with attempted murder
Shem Tatupu, 29, was arrested by Victoria Police last month, reports say.
Woman sentenced to home detention after failing to pay income tax
The woman's business had received more than $780,000 in Covid support money.
LynnMall stabbing survivors to speak at inquest
Ahamed Samsudeen stabbed five people at the Auckland mall in 2021 and was shot dead by police.
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
The woman said she lived in constant fear of her husband.
Judge reserves decision on whether media can report on McSkimming material
Jevon McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop last month.
Farmer convicted, fined $40,000 for allowing effluent into river
Judge Dickey says she finds the share milker to have been highly careless.
No one charged over death of four-year-old
The man who a coroner says likely inflicted injuries that killed a four-year-old boy insists he was not responsible. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
A man's attempt at taking his own life opened a Pandora's Box on his addiction to child exploitation material.
Woman stole stranger's identity to create fictitious carer and claim benefits
Diane Marie Baumann used a stranger's driver's licence to create a fictitious carer for herself and receive payments.
Driver drank, took meth, fought, before collision killed child
A drunk woman who was also high on methamphetamine was driving to the home of the woman she was convinced was sleeping with her partner when she fatally ploughed into a young girl who was biking with…
'I didn't do it': Convicted rapist's outburst as judge delivers 31 guilty verdicts
The offending took place during a 15-year period, when the victims had been in relationships with the man.
Man to serve 19 years in jail for murdering Ellerslie couple
Shu Man Poon wiped tears from his eyes with his head bowed as the sentence was handed down.