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The man would have been handling live wires if the power had been turned back on.
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Man on family violence charges has a “defiant, hostile, victim-blaming” attitude
His name was suppressed, partly at the request of his victim who wants to move on.
‘Gross’; Shopping mall masseur rubbed woman’s breasts without permission
The woman left feeling violated after the therapist "crossed the line".
'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cows
Four cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.
'Tragedy from all angles': Baby died after being shaken by dad who was out of his depth in caring for newborn
Baby's mother: “I do believe in forgiving. It is just a process that will take time.”
'How dare you?' Family recall pain as martial arts killer jailed
'A part of me will be broken for the rest of my life,' the victim's son says.
'Political interference': Visiting Saudi govt cited in multimillion-dollar property dispute
The tenant, a Foreign Affairs staffer, had concerns about the Saudis being in his home.
'Just the two of us': Teacher viewing pornographic Instagram accounts censured for pursuing student
A former student came forward about his behaviour after an email was sent out about him.
Sprinkler activation closes Napier courthouse
Cases moved to Hastings, which has several courtrooms running.
Homeowner says dispute with neighbour over boundary led to minor heart attack
Barry McLeod claims his new neighbour is "trying to steal our land'.
'Blinded by anger': Man hunted down ex and beat her in supermarket carpark
Judge:"It should cause you shame...the person you love sees you and cowers on the ground."
Heavily pregnant woman stabbed as she fought off teen robbers
The woman lunged for the gun that was pointed at her head.
GP and 'champion' of Covid vaccination gave patient anti-vax information
She said she was given document by senior colleague and didn't read it before sharing it.
Man who waited 12 weeks for urgent colonoscopy given terminal prognosis over the phone
The man, in his 70s, was distressed at not receiving the devastating news in person.
'Work of the devil': Man's religious upbringing linked to hidden cameras, 40,000 objectional images
The man was taught all things sexual were 'the work of the devil'.
The girl next door: OnlyFans star Lisa Lewis loses in stoush with neighbour
Lisa Lewis has moved out of the house next to Cosmopolitan Club after bitter battle.
Lawyer names himself sole beneficiary of client’s will, instead of her daughters
He suggested a daughter who raised concerns about the will had "psychological issues".
Elderly couple ‘stood over’ for $35k tree trimming
Other arborists estimated the job was only worth $5000.
Behind the wire: Meet the men who get paid as little as 20 cents an hour
'I wouldn’t say I was a model prisoner, but I played by the rules to get out here.'
‘She was just a little girl’: Afterschool care paedophile admits there were more victims
Gregory van de Worp has now been sentenced for a third time for offending at the centre.
Luxury resort manager slammed for ‘contemptuous manner’ towards ex-employee
GM William Tan stood over an ERA member and accused her of being biased.
Cat fight: Neighbours end up in court over kittens
One neighbour accused the other of feeding her cats.
Black Power member 'p***** off' they got the wrong man in McDonald's attack
They thought he was a Mongrel Mob member. But he was a mentally impaired man wearing red.
'Red flags missed': Oranga Tamariki criticised after baby died co-sleeping with mum
“[The baby] was let down by the very ministry dedicated to safeguarding her" - coroner.
Man found dead with knife in his chest after falling from ladder
But CIB didn't visit Kevin O'Grady's home for 10 days, despite concerns being raised.
'Arrogant and disrespectful': Businessman guilty of rape
The jury heard he stopped his meds, was opposing Covid-19 mandates and went 'crazy'.
Woman who faked pregnancy claims she was at work during lengthy offending
Judge says Nicola Watts was trying to deflect the blame for her behaviour.
Alpine tragedy: Love story ended on brink of couple's new life together
Paramedic Ian Harvey died after falling near a large slip during an alpine tramp.
'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straight
Legal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.
'It's harassment': Horse breeder charged with ill-treatment of animals wants case dismissed
The woman is facing 18 charges of neglect involving horses.
'Obsessive': Tinder match put spyware on woman's phone, blackmailed her for sex
When he used her phone to order pizza, he took the chance to download the spy app.
'I just shot the pigs': Mother's message to ram-raiding sons fleeing police
Woman planned to divert police by doing a shooting, so her kids could avoid arrest.
From pork roasts in her handbag to $10k in Facebook fraud: A woman's trail of deceit
Over more than a year, she created countless victims through her offending.
Nurse claimed Covid vaccine changes DNA so people are not '100 per cent human'
She has now been suspended for spreading Covid-19 misinformation.