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Diego Maradona – Death by negligence?
When Argentinian football superstar Diego Maradona died in 2020 there was a nationwide outpouring of grief. Now, his former healthcare team is on trial for allegedly failing to provide him with… Audio
How can we protect ourselves against drink spiking?
Auckland resident Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo was the victim of drink spiking late last year and says the experience made her feel shocked, anxious, and humiliated. She joins Jim to share her story. Audio
Anaru Moana homicide: Fourth person charged with murder
A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Spanish court overturns footballer's rape conviction
The top court in Spain's Catalonia region has overturned Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction, saying the case against him had inconsistencies and contradictions.
Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility
It's another attack in the recent string on showrooms, charging stations and vehicles belonging to Tesla.
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 charged with murder of Christchurch man Tyrone Munns
Tyrone Munns, 39, was found critically injured at a social housing complex near the start of March.
Killer deported to Samoa
Simon Tavita and a friend dropped a 7kg brick on the head of an unconscious stranger and kicked him repeatedly in the head.
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.
Alleged abuse of prisoners amounted to torture - lawyer
Tony Ellis wants compensation and an apology for what the two men suffered more than 40 years ago.
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
Drug courier caught with 15kg of methamphetamine
The methamphetamine has a street value of up to NZ$4.55 million.
Convicted US money launderer loses Court of Appeal case over NZ millions
David Rae has served a jail term in the US after pleading guilty to committing international money laundering in connection with two Medicare fraud schemes.
Canadian woman sentenced for crash which injured hockey team
The crash involved a van carrying a group of youths that had been playing at competitions in Hawke's Bay.
Man accused of Wellington home invasion appears in court
The 29-year-old man is facing charges of committing a burglary with a weapon.
Man charged over string of sexual indecency acts on buses
The 27-year-old is alleged to have targeted women travelling alone on the service in Wellington.
Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
Two of Zeb Laing's victims were early childcare teachers whom he made contact with through a Facebook messenger account.
Roadside drug testing legislation passes final reading
Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. AA safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio