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North Shore stabber deemed insane, says devil told him to attack people

He went on a rampage with a kitchen knife before someone took him down with a crutch.

Artist, husband split after 20 years' marriage. They're in court fighting over rights to her work

Sirpa Alalaakkola's art is her 'identity and soul' - but her ex-husband wants rights.

'Hatred of guns': Man gains weight to 120kg to evade Turkish military service

The Turkish national suffers traumatic flashbacks after witnessing a gun incident.

'Sexual fantasy': Father offers daughter up for sex to woman on dating site

The man was drunk at the time and claimed he was lonely.

Man who ‘received messages’ from Peaky Blinders stabbed woman to death, found insane

The man will now be held in hospital as a special patient.

'Appeal allowed': ACC ordered to reassess claim for hernia cover

ACC decision not to review claim it denied for hernia cover is unreasonable, judge says.

Access to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns

“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."

Investigations extended to scrutinise Cyclone Gabrielle forestry slash

Investigators looking at Cyclone Hale damage now considering effects of Gabrielle.

Strip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommends

A huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.

'Generous' sentence: Shooter who flip-flopped on plea loses final appeal bid

Jamie Ronaki Kissling has lost a second appeal regarding the shooting in 2016.

He sailed to NZ as a high-flying US property developer. He's now in jail after a $1.3m tax fraud

Now behind bars, Colin Rath previously led a 'very privileged' life.

No bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rules

The Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.

'Someone else put it there': Convicted meth cook successfully claims gun was planted

The man said an acquaintance had set him up after a car deal between them soured.

Covid booster not to blame for fatal heart attack - but St John apologises for 111 delay

Nurse had no history of heart problems before she died.

Snapchat upload of child sexual abuse exposes offender

Deemed a low risk for reoffending, the man was given nine months' home detention.

Doctor concedes 'flirty' texts with junior went too far

Doctor who told junior she was "more fun to text than in real life" loses job.

'Meth more common': SPCA calls for end to greyhound racing

Animal welfare activists want the tote closed on the sport after ongoing meth detections.

GP says money for sex with patient proposition was test

The doctor 'hypothetically' asked another patient if she would have sex for money.