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Jetstar apologises to customers as it faces fines
Budget airline Jetstar has apologised for letting down its New Zealand customers as it faces a potentially hefty fine after pleading guilty to misleding flyers about their rights. The Commerce… Audio
Jetstar apologises to NZ customers as hefty fine looms
The budget airline was taken to court over charges that it discouraged consumers from seeking compensation they were legally entitled to for delayed or cancelled flights.
Soldier who thought he was spying on NZ gets two-year sentence
The soldier, with links to far-right groups, has been given military detention and dismissed from the army.
Better prepared for natural disasters, says Auckland Emergency Management
Hearings began in June for the inquiry into 2023's deadly storms.
Woman charged after driveway death of child
A three-year-old died in hospital after being hit by a reversing vehicle at a property in Gore on New Year's Day.
Dogs that fatally mauled man allegedly attacked owner before
Abel Wira kept at least 21 dogs confined to a caravan on Neville Thomson's property - until they allegedly broke free and fatally mauled the man he called his brother.
Supreme Court judges grill Crown in Tamihere appeal
The Crown lawyers faced scrutiny over whether claims double convicted murderer David Tamihere had lied had been put to him at trial.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
A chance to find out what's got people talking across the Tasman, from the Wallabies triumph on the rugby field to 1800 Qantas staff's big win in court. Audio
'My dogs have attacked my bro': Pack of hungry dogs maul man to death
A woman has described speaking to her partner over the phone in the seconds before he was killed by 23 dogs at his Northland property.
Man charged over Palmerston North house fire
A 26-year-old has been charged with two counts of attempted arson and unlawfully possessing an offensive weapon.
'I should have taken his head off:' Man claimed he was 'under mind control' during fatal stabbing
The victim was stabbed 31 times by the defendant.
Prominent sportsman accused of fracturing baby's bones
He is accused of fracturing more than a dozen of the child's bones, using "significant force".
Māori coastal rights Supreme Court decision could set precedent - lawyer
The court found riverbeds deemed to be part of the marine area can be included in Māori customary marine title orders.
Café owner gets home detention in $335K exploitation case
Ratha Ny sentenced after pleading guilty in March to four charges under the Immigration Act. Audio
'Significant win' - Supreme Court finds wrong test used to lock up autistic man
The man has been locked up for nearly 20 years, but he will not walk free just yet.
Man pleads guilty over fatal 'coward punch'
Daytona Thompson has admitted to manslaughter after an unprovoked attack on Daniel Nganeko outside a rugby clubroom.
Espionage trial of New Zealand soldier shrouded in secrecy
RNZ will argue against the heavy suppressions on Monday, before court martial begins. Audio
Kiwi who murdered aspiring professional surfer in NSW pub carpark fights deportation
David Ngatokotoru Martin has lived overseas for 36 years. Now's he's being deported to NZ.
Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase applies for permanent name suppression
The woman's fitness to stand trial has been raised in court. Audio
Prominent businessman denies fraud charges
The man, who has interim name suppression, is charged with deceptively obtaining more than $350,000.