A staggering number of sexual violence crimes may be sliding by without repercussion 5 April 2021
Only 31-percent of people charged with rape last year were convicted the lowest rate of conviction ever recorded.
Women s Refuge says many more cases don t even end up in court.
Chief executive Ang Jury says the whole justice system needs an overhaul.
She says courts, judges and juries are still buying into rape myths and blaming victims for what is happening to them.
Kiwi Lydia Ko s made a sublime start to her final round at the women s ANA Inspiration golf major in California
Kiwi Lydia Ko s made a sublime start to her final round at the women s ANA Inspiration golf major in California 4 April 2021
Ko s rocketed up to second equal on the leaderboard having birdied all of her first three holes.
She s nine under for the tournament alongside three others, five shots off the pace.
On the PGA Tour, American Jordan Spieth s 17-under and holds a two-shot lead over compatriot Charley Hoffman late on the final day of the Texas Open.
Northland s rescue helicopter service is being sent packing from suburban Whangarei 5 April 2021
The service has been asked to relocate from Kensington, due to noise complaints from neighbours.
One of the neighbours Roger de Bray helped establish the helicopter trust, but says it s now too busy to continue operating in a no-fly zone.
He says he d like to see it moved to the airport.