Conviction overturned in Mt Maunganui rape case

One of four men accused of raping a woman in Mt Maunganui 17 years ago has had his conviction overturned in the court of appeal, and a retrial has been ordered.

The man has been freed from jail where he was serving a sentence for rape and abduction.

The other three men have had their conviction and sentence appeals dismissed.

All men have name suppression.

A lawyer for the man, whose name is also suppressed, says his client is pleased for himself, but disappointed for the other three men.

A date has not yet been set for the retrial.

- NEWSTALK ZB