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Student claims teacher sexually abused him for three years
A former student of Pinky Green's has broken his silence on the sexual abuse he suffered.
Who are the victims of unsolved murders in the past 20 years?
The impact of unresolved homicides on families is devastating.
The ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone
"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."
Day of violence: Gang members on trial for murder, assault, robbery
Mobsters accused of killing man who wouldn't give them drugs and attacking two others.
Architectural designer struck off building register for two years
The architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.
'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge
Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.
Convicted architectural designer gets building licence back - and faces fresh complaint
His history of fines, suspensions and cancellations is not listed on the public register.
'Two broken ankles': Victim of inflatable slide collapse to get $10k
TCDC failed to do due diligence on operator with a poor safety record.
Malachi's misery: Oranga Tamariki slated by Ombudsman over inaction
Litany of failures by Oranga Tamariki inaction before death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz.
'Humiliated, embarrassed, emasculated': The trigger for a murder
Adrian Phillips and Bayden Williams were once friends. Now one is dead, the other jailed.
Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM
The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.
Sobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trial
A jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.
Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.
'Made me feel like a man': Accused talked about hurting victim
Adrian Phillips was under cross-examination at the High Court in Hamilton.
Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.
'Giant heartbroken baby': Murder accused says he broke down
Adrian Phillips banged his head against the wall to feel better after a serious accident.
'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fire
Adrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
Podiatrist who deformed patients suspended from surgery but can continue practising
Podiatrist Stefan Edwards is allowed to continue treating patients but not with surgery.
Sexual proposition: Top teacher wanted to beat student by faking a human rights project
A young boy who was propositioned by Pinky Green tried to tell teachers years later.
Top school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forward
Pinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.
Pinky Green's victim: 'I'm shattered. It's breaking my heart, 33 years later'
More men have come forward with complaints about English teacher's sexual propositions.
The teacher, the sexual proposition for money - and a 34-year wait for an apology
Glenn Marshall was 17 when teacher Pinky Green asked him to tie him naked to a chair.
All-boys school latest to apologise for historical incidents
Tauranga Boys' College says a review of historical harassment was not good enough.
Civics and citizenship education being left to chance, expert says
Civics and citizenship education series: Part 2 - Curriculum
This Kiwi couple's dream trip was wrecked by Covid. So why must they pay $2820?
Another customer stung by hefty travel cancellation fees, this time by House of Travel.
Popular Kiwi hotspots shun visitors, iwi want military
Signs and blockades banning visitors as iwi call for military enforcement of lockdown.
Ministry of Education reveals tipping point that will close schools
Officials have created criteria for closing schools and could bring forward the holidays.
New mum dies during labour, young dad brings up baby
Kirk Ross doesn't know how he will move forward without the mother of his newborn baby.
'Welcome back to the dark ages': Our measles disaster explained
Why are we still battling a disease that should have been stamped out decades ago?
Measles no joke says mum after three kids get the virus
Measles is a nasty virus that parents should watch out for, one mum says.
Leaked report: All's not well at Waikato hospital
Review of DHB focused mainly on Waikato Hospital operations and areas for improvement.
Loss of Auckland ports could cost ratepayers extra 4 per cent a year
Auckland congested, Northland held back without rail, Tauranga most successful port.
Live: Crowds gather for call to prayer, two minutes' silence
Today marks one week since the massacre of 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch.
Baby who died after three hours in hot car: Grandmother 'lied to police'
Manslaughter accused gave a different version of events, High Court hears.
'Come back my baby': Mum's anguish over hot-car death
Mother of dead baby wailed for him while father showed no emotion, trial witnesses say.
Chances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adults
Isaiah Neil was "warm" when an ambulance officer arrived at his house the day he died.
A glimpse into the lives of Kiwis living with a rare condition
Discover more about rare disorders through the eyes of sufferers on Rare Disease Day.
School made student shave his beard. Now he's fighting to grow it back
Brody Hide said it "sucks" that he can't express himself and "not be like everyone else".
Council, builder, developer sued for $36m over defects
Developer, architect, engineer among those being sued over defects in apartment building.
Patient with drain in her chest told to clean 'revolting' hospital toilet herself
What woman found in three patient toilets on ward M14 shocked and disgusted her.
DHB deficits hit $240m, double predictions
DHB deficits have climbed 100 per cent higher than predicted to $240m in one year.
Pets cause 17,000 injuries in one year
Dogs have been involved in 11,741 accidents claimed through ACC.
Consumer steps in over rest home neglect
A rest home has been held to account by the Disputes Tribunal over its care of a resident.
Call to cut number of DHBs by half
Cull district health boards from 20 to 10, says one board member.
Residents return to flood-ravaged homes
Edgecumbe residents find devastating scenes on return to flood-damaged homes.
Flood baby - mum's emergency dash
Baby Nathan Christensen's arrival coincided with flooding that forced his mum into a helicopter dash.
Baby joy for cancer victim's family
New daughter has dad wrapped round her finger, say couple who started charity to help kids after losing their son.
More rain and thunder on its way
Rain and possibly thunder and lightning are expected to lash parts of the country again as MetService issues a severe weather watch for Manawatu down to Buller.
Missing sailor found alive
Mystery had surrounded the whereabouts of missing 20-year-old novice sailor who has been found 16km south of Cape Runaway.
Devoy's son sets pace in US
The eldest son of Dame Susan Devoy is finding his legs in America - beating an Olympic silver medallist and running a mile in under four minutes for the first time.
Survivors of killer crash finally home
Phoenix Ruddell keeps himself occupied with cartoons and smartphone apps while his little sister Faith works on her colouring-in book.