Boat had no safety gear when tourist died, court told
A Queenstown river boarding operator hadn't told would-be adventurers how to escape if trapped under rocks before a trip which ended in the drowning of an English tourist, a court was told today.
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Bail granted on Chch murder charges
Bail was granted today to two men facing murder charges over the death of Timothy John Constable, who was found outside a house in the Christchurch suburb of Bishopdale two weeks ago.
Man jailed for $5m tax fraud
A Tauranga man has been jailed after admitting tax frauds totalling $5 million.
Drugs trial for medal negotiator aborted
A drugs trial for the man who helped negotiate the return of stolen war medals to Waiouru Museum has been aborted.
Man gets jail for $1.6m tax scam
A West Auckland tiler who avoided paying $1.6 million in tax was jailed when he appeared in Waitakere District Court today.
No bail for man accused of throwing rocks
A man who allegedly threw rocks at a helicopter near Turangi last month was denied bail when he appeared in Taupo District Court today.
Man accused of 14 rapes against own family
A Hamilton man has gone on trial, accused of 14 rapes against female members of his family.
Grave desecraters back in court
Three charged after Chch death
Police have charged three young men with assault after a death at a Christchurch house last night.
More serious charges may be laid when the three reappear in court on Tuesday.
Man assaulted partner over insult, court told
A Lower Hutt man accused of raping and assaulting his partner had kicked and punched her because she called him a bum, Wellington District Court was told today.