He claims he had an 'out-of-body experience' when he masturbated in front of the girls.

The officer punched a man, kneed him in the head and stomped on his torso.

Diane Baumann also purchased items on credit but didn't make repayments.

Sherryn Erikson’s home in Blockhouse Bay was used as the drop-off point in Auckland.

'Peeping Tom' Moana Tekawa has now been jailed, again.

Christchurch's Baker Boys and Pye Electrical were fined over safety failures.

The man says he doesn't want any other child harmed by someone like David Brent Phillips.

Samuel Ramsay began messaging the girl on Facebook when she was 13.

The Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears.

Deputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.

Michael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.

He continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts.

Pier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.

He struggled to disarm his wife during the confrontation but triggered a St John alarm.

Damin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party.

He claimed he was set up, saying someone may have used his name and address.

The church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.

Xinchen Liu has been resentenced after the wrong summary of facts was used the first time.

Judge: Xinchen Liu was “somewhat cavalier with the health of her staff and the public”.

The jury took under three hours to reach a verdict in Christchurch.

Teen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.

He filmed up women's skirts in shops and while he worked at Electric Avenue.

Man initially claimed he could not recall meeting his accuser when probed by police.

The man admits following her, picking her up and taking her to his home but denies rape.

The woman says her last clear memory was hitting her head outside a bar.

Ricky Poa led a multimillion-dollar meth and cocaine operation out of Christchurch.

Simon Mutonhori then challenged his dismissal by Wairoa District Council.

David Rae admitted to money laundering in connection with the Medicare fraud schemes.

Zeb Laing made disturbing comments and posted images of himself in a nappy.

Marty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.

The teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.

Fire and Emergency NZ aren't happy and are considering appealing the ERA decision.

She saw her partner spending time with another woman and launched a campaign of terror.

Businessman Byron Le Roux was jailed on 19 charges, including rape and drug possession.

A judge said it was nasty offending and sent him to prison.

It was actually a detective posing as a 14-year-old on Snapchat.

The man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.

The 19-year-old's actions scared the mother who called police.

Both sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.

'You took advantage of a vulnerable person, our mum who could not defend herself'.

The officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.

Damian Nigal Archbold was caught after uploading material he made to social media.

Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.

Aaron Hina's security certificate was revoked due to gang ties.

The man was jailed for 17 years for decades of abuse.

He lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.

'I don’t know what it is like to live a life free of the damage you have caused.'

Now he has cancer in his remaining lung which can't be operated on due to only having one.

Two men had a gun pulled on them and were robbed of money, smokes, and an Xbox controller.

The Crown has accused Enzed Beazley and Khan Mcfarlane of robbing two men of $1200.

Sultan Alfathly has kept his security licence despite police raising objections.

Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.

Hauraki District Council reports act of 'senseless vandalism'.

Well-known musician pays tribute to 'a guy we all liked'.

Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.

Two young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.

The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.

Two young people fell from a cliff in Hāhei; one died, the other was rescued uninjured.

'Extremely frustrating and distressing to hear about this kind of wilful mistreatment.'

“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”

Beachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.

Terry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.

Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping on Whitianga Wharf.

Keira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.

Al Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.

Tairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.

First-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.

SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.

The local community board had raised concerns with the council.

The town’s festive flags have been taken down.

Paeroa's famous bottle is getting a temporary makeover for a frozen L&P promotion.

It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.

Scientists from around the world are looking to the Hauraki Gulf for answers.

Leg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.

Ratepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.

Rainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.

New owners to open a pop-up art gallery at former Freemasons lodge.

Starbathing is a fast-growing travel trend, thanks to NZ's dark skies.