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Man found not guilty of raping woman three times in her home
Jason Hikaka was cleared by a jury of forcing his way into a woman's home and raping her.
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Nurse who stole credit card from dead patient says he was desperate
He says he was desperate and trying to support his family.
Importers of illegal alcohol stung with $150,000 fine
The company was fined $108,000 while two managers were each fined $21,600.
Driver dumps sewage in protected stream instead of facility so he can go home
Kyle Maitai didn't want to drive to Kawerau; instead dumping the sewage into a canal.
Taxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'
Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.
Dilworth students complained about sex abuse but no action taken, court hears
Leonard Cave, from Whanganui, has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges.
Families distraught after two dogs found mutilated in suspected dog fighting ring
A Far North community believes a dogfighting ring is operating after dead dogs were found.
No plea yet for man accused of altering teen girl images
A man is accused of taking the images of young women and altering them for adult sites.
Judge tells drug dealer to hand over $244,000
Operation busted after Christmas Day family harm callout.
Mystery of star cyclist's murder deepens as police seek love rival
New York Times: Mo Wilson, 25, was found shot dead in her friend's Texas home.
Papatoetoe house riddled with bullet holes
A reported drive-by shooting has taken place in Papatoetoe overnight. Video / NZ Herald
'I wish he would rot in hell': Woman abused by step-dad
Her mother knew about the abuse but never stopped it.
Another ram raid: Thieves go straight for 'the smokes' in Whenuapai heist
A mini mart in Whenuapai has been targeted by ram-raid thieves overnight.
Papatoetoe drive-by shooting: House riddled with bullet holes
Police are investigating after a reported drive-by shooting in Papatoetoe overnight.
Fraudster claims to be a drug-free changed woman
Judge questions if Tania Malcolm, also known as Tania Malcolm, has really changed?
Hospital worker charged over deaths 20 years ago
Missouri respiratory therapist Jennifer Anne Hall charged with first-degree murder.
Rape, assault, theft: Eight security guards lose jobs for crimes
Operating licences have been revoked for security workers who committed serious violence.
'If I was raped in the military I would never come forward': Defence staff speak out
Members of the military say its handling of sexual assault complaints is a 'sick joke'.
Person in critical condition, street cordoned off, police investigating
Police say inquiries are continuing to determine how the person was hurt.
Watch: Liquor, jeweller shops targeted in latest ram-raids: four arrested after allegedly fleeing police
A liquor shop in Greenhithe and a jewelry store in Onehunga were both targeted.
Police examining scene after gang house shooting in Red Hill
The house was reportedly "peppered with bullet holes".
Is mass death now tolerated in America?
US gun violence deaths are persistent as nation also marks one million Covid-19 deaths.
Inmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind bars
Plan foiled by "non-contact" visit.
'They argued up to wedding': Family speak out after case of wife guilty of inciting suicide
The family had doubts about a man's partner, who later pleaded guilty to inciting suicide.
Youth arrested after group smash their way into St Luke's mall
Police arrested one young person after yet another Auckland business was hit by burglars.
'It's terrifying': Mall staff working in fear of brazen and violent youths
One store worker said violence and aggression had become worse in recent months.
14-yo armed robbery suspect walks free after police botch arrest
Judge believed police wanted to make sure teen didn't get bail again.
Mum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her son
Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.
Senior prison officer under investigation after inmate's arm broken
After his colleague was bashed in the head, one senior officer broke the arm of an inmate.
Man robbed at gunpoint in Christchurch
Armed police in Christchurch drive car off the road after man robbed at gunpoint.