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High profile NZer 'used his powerful position to take advantage of others'
A prominent New Zealander accused of sexually assaulting two men used his powerful position to take advantage of others, a court has heard.
High-profile New Zealander on trial accused of indecent assault
A prominent New Zealander facing sexual assault charges is on trial this week and is also charged with attempting to disuade a witness.
Woman charged with contempt of court in Taimo trial discharged
A woman charged after approaching jurors in a high profile child sex abuse trial has been discharged without penalty and will keep her name secret.
Man who killed teenager with punches jailed for 7 years
A man who killed a teenager who shot a water gun at him in Auckland's CBD has been jailed.
Malcolm Rewa to appeal murder conviction
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa, who was last week found guilty of murdering Susan Burdett, will appeal his conviction.
How justice for Susan Burdett took 27 years
In 1992, Malcolm Rewa raped Susan Burdett. Today, he was finally found guilty of her murder. Anneke Smith traces one of New Zealand's most epic justice journeys.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa found guilty of murdering Susan Burdett
The jury at the High Court in Auckland has returned a unanimous guilty verdict against Malcolm Rewa after three hours of deliberation.
Judge tells Malcolm Rewa jury to set aside prejudice and sympathy
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial has retired to deliberate on its verdict.
Rewa murder trial: 'Only the accused is alive to tell us'
As the murder trial comes to its conclusion, the prosecutor leading the Crown's third case against Malcolm Rewa has told the jury it can be 'sure' he is guilty of murder.
Rewa murder trial: Burdett's friend reveals secret relationship
A court has heard Susan Burdett confided in a close friend about a man named 'Mike' before she was killed.
Rewa gives evidence in Burdett murder trial: 'She was my friend'
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has begun giving evidence in his defence at the High Court in Auckland and denied he raped or murdered Susan Burdett. Video
Burdett murder trial: Witness details victim's fatal injuries
The Crown has closed its case against serial rapist Malcolm Rewa - with its final witness detailing the fatal injuries of his alleged murder victim.
Witness connects Rewa to Susan Burdett in murder trial
Susan Burdett "no doubt" met the man alleged to have murdered her, a court has been told.
Jealousy, murder and lies: The killing of Arishma Chand
Rohit Singh was so besotted with Arishma Chand he had her face tattooed on his chest. Today he was sentenced to at least 19 years for her murder. Anneke Smith charts a tale of obsession, farcical lies…
Jury shown graphic footage of Burdett killing scene
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's trial has been shown a police video taken at the scene of Susan Burdett's killing.
Burdett's son denies lawyer's accusation he killed his mother
Malcolm Rewa's lawyer has accused Susan Burdett's son of murdering his mother to gain his inheritance. Audio
Third Rewa trial for Susan Burdett killing
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa formally pleaded not guilty at the start of his trial over the murder of Susan Burdett.
Man accused of murdering Grace Millane keeps identity secret
The man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane will keep his name secret - for now.
Marama Fox fined and disqualifed from driving
Former Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox has been convicted and fined for drink driving after 21 years of sobriety. Video
AK crash: Man 'would still be alive' if car not speeding
The car involved in a crash with a bus in Auckland today was speeding and crossed the centre line, police say.
New 'degrees of murder' proposed to reflect 'moral blame'
A University of Waikato researcher is proposing new "degrees of murder" which she says will make the criminal justice system more fair.
Foundry workers say Christmas closure came as a shock: 'We had no idea'
A group of Auckland workers who returned from their summer holidays to find they were jobless say their livelihoods have been destroyed.
Hoiho deaths leave Southland population on brink
With just one breeding pair left at Curio Bay, a trust protecting yellow-eyed penguins - one of the world's rarest penguin species - says its local population is at crisis point.
Pilot: drone owners playing with lives
A chopper pilot who had a close encounter with a drone in Auckland's CBD on New Year's Eve says its operator was playing with people's lives.
Dozens of injuries in NZ Post buggy crashes
The number of NZ Post buggy crashes tripled last year, with almost 250 reported incidents, including two that led to serious injuries.
