'Publicly vilified': Firm that hired soon-to-be charged fraudster alleges vendetta by victim
The company chose to stand by the man 'for their own commercial reasons'.
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The man who bought a King Country tourism attraction without trying it himself
Forgotten World Adventures is under new ownership and reopens on Friday.
'A pothole in the road' - real estate agent on $3000 fine, censure
Award-winning real estate agent's business was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.
Deputy principal who sexually abused student, 10, says she's not ready for release from jail
A former deputy principal who sexually abused a 10-year-old is now considered low risk.
Wellington man's act in neighbour's home - Legal expert answers why no sex charge?
Indecency charges required interaction with a victim, Julia Tolmie said.
Petition calls for TVNZ to pull FBoy Island after contestant controversy
"Sort it out, Simon. Pull FBoy Island NZ today."
'I thought I was dying': How a night out almost derailed my life
It was meant to be a great night out – Claudia Poposki was left unable to walk or speak.
New Gisele Bündchen photo fuels divorce rumours
Hours after dramatic divorce news emerged the supermodel has been spotted without her ring
'Paranoid' Harry's bizarre tests on royal staff
The Duke of Sussex constantly suspected his staff were leaking information to the media.
Ones to watch: Six of the biggest stars of the Women's Rugby World Cup
Christopher Reive looks at some of the tournament's brightest prospects.
Angelina's new shock claim against Brad
The actress claimed Brad Pitt abused their children during the infamous 2016 plane trip.
Teacher funding to schools cut
Hundreds of teachers will lose their jobs as student numbers are predicted to slump.
Alec Baldwin shooting: Lawsuit with family settled, filming to resume
Family of shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins confirm a settlement has been reached.
Hosking: Labour mastering the art of the own goal thanks to these three ministers
OPINION: They are starting to look like a party set on self-destruction.
'Flood of Noah-like proportions': The studies revealing Long Covid's hidden toll in NZ
Health researchers are shining crucial new light on long-haulers.
'I can fight Dad' - boy, 3, wanted to defend mum against ex-partner
Man kicked ex-partner's door in half and knocked it off its hinges.
'No options here': Desperate family leaving NZ to get help for self-harming teen
Parents are struggling to get effective support for kids with serious mental conditions.
Why feral and roaming dogs are causing havoc in Northland
Livestock losses continue, and a man was also recently mauled to death.
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Wellington man escapes conviction for sex act in neighbour's home
The man was caught on a pet camera committing the offending in the woman's home.
271 complaints in six months: What irks retirement village residents most
Neighbours' behaviour, poor services, bad management and fees were among the complaints.
NZ DJ software maker gets remixed by pandemic - but emerges with new global hit
PLUS: Hybrid working as the new way to afford a house.
South Korean missile misfires and explodes at air force base
Panic among residents after malfunctioning during live-fire drill with the US.
Watch: Manhunt after attempted kidnapping of female jogger - police release footage
The man tried to grab the woman in the early hours of Monday morning.
Teenager seriously injured after alleged assault by Warriors star
The man has reportedly had his front teeth knocked out during the alleged assault.
On target: Striker's goal as Rovers take aim at National League opposition
Canadian import welcomed like 'family' to Napier - urges teammates to aim high.
NZ's secretive role in Five Eyes spy alliance laid bare in new book
Book lifts the lid on what the mammoth NSA really thinks about New Zealand spies.
Labour and National donations trial: Jami-Lee Ross cleared, split verdicts for others
The SFO prosecution involved seven people, including a NZ Order of Merit recipient.
Local body elections: The best and worst cities for turnout
Auckland's voter turnout has slipped from 50 per cent to 35 per cent since 2010.
Polar blast: Record lows, snow to sea level
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
Ukraine hopes to restart Europe's largest nuclear plant
Damaged Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was shut down due to radiation fears.
Teachers call for an end to 'racist' ability groups
Low and high ability streaming of students harmful to Māori students, conference told.