
Motorcyclist dies after Mt Wellington highway crash
The motorcyclist was critically injured and taken to hospital, where he later died.
The motorcyclist was critically injured and taken to hospital, where he later died.
A police pursuit was immediately abandoned following the incident, police say.
The crash took place on State Highway 2 at Poukawa, near Hastings.
It was a moment in New Zealand's judicial history not lost on those in the courtroom.
We are the lucky ones. We are the survivors. But Susan Burdett was not so lucky.
'Today is your day Susan. Victory for you.'
The assault that took place about 2am on Wednesday, on Galloway St.
The murder of Susan Burdett is one of New Zealand's most infamous cases.
The boaties were taken by surprise when their boat overturned off the coast of Marahau.
"This case is not about what you might think of [Malcolm Rewa] as a person."
The incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.
"I totally refute these allegations, it just never happened."
One of the officers has been stood down while the investigation continues.
The mother of a man critically injured in a shooting is asking for prayers.
But the defence says Susan Burdett's son had "means, motive and opportunity" to kill.
Emergency services were called to the Taradale property around midafternoon.
The woman was pulled from the water but attempts to revive her were unsuccessful.
Emergency services are responding to the incident on State Highway 3.
Police have confirmed they are investigating a murder after a body was discovered.
Victim said: "I've got something to tell you and I don't want you to tell anyone else."
James Nolan, Tommy Ward and William Donohue currently have active warrants to arrest.
The 65-year-old serial rapist took the stand today in his own defence.
Caroline Cook went missing around 6.45pm on Monday.
Police and the man's family have concerns for his welfare.
The New Zealand Defence Force's explosive ordnance disposal team has also been notified.
Michael Main's driver's licence was just a piece of paper with a name and "Māori" on it.
The travelled 160km from the Waikato up to Auckland with several motorists complaining.
Privacy lawyer Kathryn Dalziel says the group has every right to complain to police.
Car's accelerator jammed and it smashed into the house.
EXCLUSIVE: Discharge without conviction is "small victory for reason and progress".