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Cancer patient, 60, beaten with patu, dies six months later
A man battling terminal cancer was beaten with a patu outside his Te Aroha home six months before he died. The victim, whose name is suppressed, was heartbroken at having...
Tradesman's licence suspended for unsafe gas cooker installation in converted bedroom
Mathew Watkins certifying gasfitter licence was suspended and he has been ordered to pay $8900 towards disciplinary costs.
Mexican 'tourist' busted with $360k cash, almost 14kg meth
A Mexican drug dealer who entered New Zealand on a tourist visa got less than two months to see the sights before he found himself looking at the walls of a prison cell.
Blenheim man pleads guilty to murdering his mother
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his mother in November, in Blenheim.
Parents oppose girl's cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as agencies step in
The girl had been diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a form of cancer that develops in the bone marrow.
Christchurch headmaster claims to be victim of bullying in teacher dismissal dispute
During questioning, Nic Hill reversed the dynamics of the conflict.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 April 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us for his weekly chat, US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's… Audio
Man appears in court charged over string of sexual indecency acts on Wellington buses
The man has been remanded on bail.
Ex-Commonwealth Games boxer spared jail due to rehab efforts
Joseph Blackbourn once represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games.
'Consumed my life' - Former All White awarded $36 million in US medical malpractice lawsuit
After a back surgery that ended his career, Jake Gleeson brought a claim against his ex-team doctor.
Siblings complain to Real Estate Authority after property on-sells for $790k profit within weeks
The brothers alleged the realtors had worked together to make the new buyer profit.
Tribunal finds senior lawyer guilty of misconduct for drunken antics at two Christmas parties
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal described the man's behaviour as "appalling and uncouth".
Auckland man fined $8000 for running illegal animal home kill business
The man's business was not registered and not subject to food safety standards.
Former police officer Kristian White avoids jail over taser death of 95-year-old
A jury found the officer guilty of manslaughter in the NSW Supreme Court last November.
Man jailed for child sexual abuse keeps temporary name suppression
He was regarded as a leader in his profession and was well-known in the community.
Lawyer wants apology for men abused over 40 years ago
A human rights lawyer wants compensation and an apology for two men, who he says suffered abuse amounting to torture when they were prisoners more than 40 years ago. Kate Green has more. Audio
Gulf Harbour homicide: Decision on name suppression reserved
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found wrapped in a black rubbish bag in the water on 12 March, 2024.
'Final nail' - Grandmother says mental health system failed teenager who died by suicide
A teenager who took his own life following a battle with substance abuse was failed by shamefully inadequate mental healthcare, his grandmother says.
Musician sentenced to community work for domestic violence
The man's applications for a discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression were both declined, however he was given an extra month of interim suppression.
Contact Energy appealing decision to decline Southland wind farm consent
The company is also reapplying under the new fast-track legislation.