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Rape accusations result of 'social media frenzy', defence says
A 25-year-old man accused of rape took the stand for the first time today as the defence opened its case in Wellington District Court.
Complainants in sexual assault case confused, defence argues
Two friends described to a court today how they were groped in bed by the same man, whose lawyer argued they had confused what happened.
Food or rent? Stark choices lead to more homelessness
Pressures like the rising cost of food have pushed more people into homelessness, the Salvation Army says.
Woman tells court Wellington musician raped her while another man was in bed
The second complainant to testify against a Wellington man accused of rape says she was assaulted while another man was in the bed.
Wellington rape trial: Accused says he was invited into bedroom
The lawyer for a Wellington man on trial for rape says sex between the defendant and a complainant was consensual.
Musician raped women while they slept, Crown tells court
A woman has described the moment she was woken and subjected to a violent rape by a musician who is on trial at the Wellington District Court.
Musician pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges
A court has been told a Wellington musician on trial for sexual assault offences raped a number of women who were asleep or drunk, but he denies all charges.
Women's Rugby World Cup offering cheap tickets to encourage sell out crowds
Women's Rugby World Cup tickets are going cheap, and organisers say that is to make sure stadiums are brimming with fans to support the growth of the women's game.
Public housing to return to Wairarapa, Tararua after more than two decades
The two areas have been without any such homes since the then-National government sold its stock of more than 500 of them in 1999.
Social housing development in Greytown 'step in the right direction'
Many Greytown residents have been surprised to learn that a social housing development is planned for the Wairarapa township.
Retirement village sector unveils voluntary reforms
Changes to be trialled for a year deal with payment of interest on money owed for unsold units, aspects of weekly fees, and removing "unfair" clauses on occupation rights agreements. Audio
NZ's first not-for-profit power company to launch this month
Toast Electric will use profits from "regular" customers to subsidise the electricity bills of those who struggle to pay.
Road repair costs leave councils feeling the pinch
Severe winter weather is wreaking havoc on the state of Aotearoa's roads.
Bishop's winning move: Author takes children's book prize - again
The author of a book described as a taonga for this generation and the next has taken out the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year award for the fifth time.
