Jill Nicholas
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Siblings' commitment to improving Māori health stats
The siblings channelling medical careers to slice into the health stats of Māori.
From failing School Cert to a New Zealand Order of Merit
The people, environment, forests, lakes and climate keeps him in Rotorua.
'I am not a violent or angry person': Acquitted man speaks
Taratoa Hori Hokianga was accused of the manslaughter of his stepfather.
Victim died from neck compression, court hears
Forensic pathologist gives evidence in manslaughter case.
'Gunman for hire' sentenced to nine years' jail
Warren Uata Kiwi, 58, was found guilty of a 2002 attempted murder by a jury in September.
Jason Poihipi sentenced to life for pregnant partner's murder
Judge says he must serve 10-and-a-half years before any parole hearing.
'It's been a huge challenge': Teacher overcomes 'traumatic' injury
Alasdair Hay has returned to the stage after being assaulted earlier this year.
Trial for man accused of killing toddler aborted
Trial was into its eighth day when judge told jury it could no longer continue.
'Level of force not accepted in society': Murder trial hears pathologist's testimony
The trial of murder accused Shane Claude Roberts has been further adjourned.
Murder trial: Pathologist details baby Karlos' internal injuries
A forensic pathologist gave evidence in the High Court at Rotorua this morning.
Jury retires for weekend in Shane Claude Roberts murder trial in Rotorua
Shane Claude Roberts is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.
Murder trial: Accused offered to give twins away
Shane Claude Roberts, 60, is being tried in the High Court at Rotorua.
Murder trial: 'He told me to say it was cot death'
Mum testifies in trial of man accused of the murder of her son.
Mother testifies in alleged murder case of her baby
Shane Claude Roberts pleaded not guilty to murder in Rotorua High Court trial.
Man denies the murder of baby Karlos Stephens
Baby Karlos died of a massive brain bleed, a jury was told.
Bequeathed sewing machine sparks fashion career
Taongahuia Maxwell is a fashion designer who embraces her Māori culture.
Kevin Hollingsworth - it's been nine years since his last meth hit's unvarnished story
It's been nine years since Kevin Hollingsworth had his last puff of P.
Murderer's parents: 'We will support our son'
Jason Poihipi's father spoke to media outside court after the guilty verdict was reached.
Guilty of murder: He killed his pregnant partner in jealous rage
The jury has returned a verdict in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Murder or manslaughter? Lawyers sum up Jason Poihipi case
Poihipi's defence lawyer argues the verdict should be manslaughter.
Jason Poihipi murder trial: 'I didn't know she was going to die'
DVD interview of accused is played to the jury.
Accused pacing, mumbling 'no', murder trial jury hears
The trial continues in the High Court at Rotorua.
Murder-accused cried next to pregnant partner's body
The defence argues Poihipi was guilty of manslaughter, not the murder he is charged with.
Family fight contract kill: Guilty of attempted murder 17 years after trigger pulled
The jury has returned with a verdict for Warren Uata Kiwi.
Former Rotorua authors win big at crime writing awards
Dame Fiona Kidman and JP Pomare have been named winners at the Ngaio Marsh Awards.
Attempted murder trial: Victim gives evidence of being shot during tussle
"I turned around, there was someone pointing a rifle at me."
Trial for historic attempted murder begins
Warren Uata Kiwi is charged with conspiring and attempting to murder a truck driver.
'He asked me back to his room': Kiwi stylist to the stars on Sir Ian McKellen
Conquering 'gay boy' schoolyard taunts to carve out career as a hair and beauty stylist.
Our People: Former wild child Hapeta Manley
He wagged school and ran with the wrong crowd until inspirational mentors reshaped him.
Victim's sister testifies in murder trial
The murder trial began at the Rotorua High Court on Monday.
Couple found not guilty in relation to uncle's death
Closing addresses given in the trial of the manslaughter of Neville Butler.
'We choked him out': Uncle died at niece's 21st party
Carlos Uerata, 26, and Zyla Butler, 21, are on trial in Rotorua for manslaughter.
Sentenced for 'colossal breach of trust'
Stephanie Elmiger's boss rewarded her. She repaid him by siphoning off company funds.
Long road back from Guillain-Barre syndrome
Rotorua man Jackson Lee was hospitalised with Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Fleet murders: Two men sentenced for killing of Rotorua uncle and nephew
Pair jailed for their role in the deaths of Raymond and James Fleet.
Trio jailed over death of Kinloch man
Whakapumatanga Clarke, Daniel Chase, and Cody Griffin were sentenced in Rotorua.
Name suppression lifted for Ngakuru murder accused
Man charged with murder following the death of a woman at Ngakuru can now be named.
Man jailed for his role in deaths of Raymond and James Fleet
Richard Te Kani is to spend 15 years behind bars.
Jury reaches verdict in Fleets murder trial
The jury trying the two men accused of murdering of Raymond and James Fleet have come back
Fleets murder trial: Defence makes closing statements
The defence has summed up in the trial for the murders of Raymond and James Fleet.
Murder trial: Injuries most severe pathologist had seen
Top pathologist describes Raymond and James Fleet's injuries.
Murder-accused told partner he'd only helped move bodies
Mikaere Hura texted his partner on the day of murders saying he was going to need a bath.
Trial: Witnesses tell of threatening screams from bush
Witnesses tell jury of threatening shouts coming from Mamaku bush.
Trial: 'Don't call the police, we will all get killed, gran'
Fleet family members testify in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Hard man weeps at infant daughter's cancer diagnosis
Military man turned personal trainer instilling the importance of health and fitness
Murder trial: Knife found under Raymond Fleet's mattress
The third day in the Fleets murder trial has wrapped up.
Fleet murder trial: Bathtub flood led to meth-making friction
Jury hears how toxic drug-making chemicals made a bathtub overflow into landlord's home.
Fleet murder trial: Missing meth suspected set up, witness says
The murder trial for Huru and Zen Pulemoana continues at the High Court in Rotorua.
Jury picked for trial of men charged with Fleet murders
A jury has been picked for trial of men accused of murdering Raymond and James Fleet.
Double murder: The meth, the gang and a paranoid killer
A man has been jailed after admitting to murdering Raymond and James Fleet
Judge denounces 'plague of gang violence', jails man for axe attack
Plague of gang violence must stop or there will be more tragedies, judge says.
Our People: Temuera Morrison
Tem Morrison on being Tem the hometown boy with proud King Country connections.
Mixed bag of verdicts for gang trial in Rotorua
The jury has returned verdicts for gang members on trial in Rotorua.
Jury deliberations continue in Black Power trial
Jury deliberations continue in the trial of five Black Power members.
Patch snatch the root of animosity between gangs, Rotorua court hears
A gang patch was at the centre of gang hostilities in Whakatāne, a jury has heard.
Closing arguments begin in Black Power trial
The trial of a group of Black Power gang members has reached its closing stages.
Jury released for the day in gang trial
A jury has been released until tomorrow while the court deals with unrelated matters.
Final whistle blows for former All Black Mark Irwin
Mark Irwin has been remembered as a 'marvellous' father, All Black idol and caring doctor.
Black Power gang trial enters second week
Six gang members are on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.
Black Power trial gets under way
Some members allegedly hid in bushes — as the procession began to pass, they took action.
Anonymous witnesses testify at gang trial
The trial of six Black Power gang members continues in the High Court at Rotorua.
Police witnesses recall 'chaos' at gang funeral
Evidence is being heard in the trial of 6 gang members in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Trial under way for shooting at gang funeral
Senior Kawerau Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral cortège sparked an armed riot.
Father guilty of murdering his baby daughter
Donovan Duff has been found guilty of murdering his baby daughter.
Jury retires in baby murder trial case
The jury is now deliberating in the case of Donovan Duff on trial for his baby's murder.
US expert in child abuse gives evidence in baby murder trial
An American expert in child abuse has given evidence in Donovan Duff's trial.
Baby Maija Duff's head injuries unsurvivable, jury hears
Maija Duff suffered such devastating head injuries she would have died very quickly.
Pathologist gives evidence in baby Maija Duff murder trial
The pathologist who examined Maija Puhi Duff's body has testified.
Family prayed as paramedic tried to revive baby Maija, court hears
Paramedic who tried to revive baby Maija has given evidence at Rotorua murder trial.
Parents of baby found dead used methamphetamine, murder trial hears
Donovan Duff is standing trial in the High Court at Rotorua for the murder of his baby.
Crown says father murdered 9-month-old daughter
A man is standing trial in the High Court at Rotorua for the murder of his baby girl.
Court sentences too high, says judge
Judge says court sentences are too high and people are being kept in prisons too long.
Jury delivers verdicts in Rotorua tattooist's trial
Jamie Dean Keremete has been acquitted of all but six of the 20 charges he faced.
Jury in Rotorua tattooist trial retires to consider verdict
Charges span a decade and incorporate allegations of rape and threatening to kill.
Defendant interrupts closing statement
Jamie Dean Keremete, 47, admonished by the judge for repeatedly talking over prosecutor.
Accused tattooist: 'I'm not the monster you paint me as'
Jamie Dean Keremete claims it was his alleged victims who were violent.
Tattooist's alleged victim 'like a broken dog'
Witnesses tell jury in Keremete trial of the violence he inflicted on an alleged victim.
'I feared for my life': Woman's evidence in sex case as accused excused from court
Rotorua tattooist Jamie Dean Keremete, 47, is facing sex and violence charges.