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Paramedic who strangled partner, bit her nose loses registration
The man also unzipped a constable's vest and attempted to get hold of their Taser, before being restrained.
Mushroom murder accused engaged in 'sinister deception'
The prosecution made closing arguments on Monday, with the defence to follow Tuesday.
Scott Forestry cleared to appeal exclusion from Port Hills wildfire claims
The company was excluded from an insurance settlement, after it was removed from the companies register in November 2022.
'I should remain where I am': A double killer's warning
Years before he murdered Christchurch pensioner Faye Phelps, Elliot Cameron killed his brother, it can be revealed. Emails obtained by RNZ show his fears about being released.
Use of glyphosphate to be debated in High Court
An advocacy group is seeking a judicial review after the Environmental Protection Agency declined to do a full reassessment of the main ingredient in weedkiller, glyphosphate. Environmental Law… Audio
Du Val property group collapse goes to the High Court
The collapsed Du Val property group is in the High Court on Monday in a bid to fight the moves that ultimately led to it being put in statutory management. Reporter Rowan Quinn spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Bird rehab founder keeps security license despite assault convictions
In 2023, Craig Shepherd pleaded guilty to four assault charges in relation to three women, two of them Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust employees.
Mother avoids jail for relationship with friend's 15yo son
She was sentenced to nine months' home detention and referred to a sex offender programme.
LynnMall attack inquest: 'We have to take great care in trying to analyse'
Police counsel says the task of the coroner is a delicate one as CCTV footage examines frame by frame what happened.
What Patterson told mushroom murder trial during week in witness box
She told the Supreme Court jury she never planned for three lunch guests do suffer an agonising death from death cap mushroom poisoning.
Chinese national given life sentence for murder of Yanfei Bao
The man who murdered Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has been jailed for life and will spend at least the next 17 years behind bars. Audio
Subbies owed money in Du Val collapse companies 'barely survived'
Some subbies still owed money in the Du Val collapse have said their companies have barely survived and they doubt they'll ever see a cent. The Du Val property group of about 70 entities was put into… Audio
Du Val property group heads to court to fight decision to put it into receivership
Some subbies still owed money in the Du Val collapse say their companies have barely survived and they doubt they will ever see a cent.
Midday Essentials for Friday 13 June 2025
In today's episode, family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones, there are… Audio
Police had no option but to shoot LynnMall terrorist, inquest hears
Ahamed Samsudeen was shot and killed by police after stabbing five people with a kitchen knife at a Countdown supermarket.
Property owner jailed for 20 months after 'kidnapping' meter reader
The woman was left terrified and now suffers extreme anxiety.
Soldier sentenced over intimate recording of woman without consent
Corporal Manu Anthony Smith has been sentenced to two months in a military jail but can continue serving in the army.
Soldier sentenced over intimate recording of woman without consent
Corporal Manu Anthony Smith has been sentenced to two months detention in a military jail and has also been ordered to pay $2000 in compensation to the woman.
Woman convicted after dog attacked man fixing her car
A lawyer told the court the dog had also previously bitten a Kāinga Ora property manager who had visited the property.
Triple-murder accused disputes testimony of witnesses, including her own son
Erin Patterson was giving evidence for the sixth day in trial after three relatives died from death cap mushroom poisoning.
