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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.

US couple who fled to Auckland jailed after death of son

Their adopted 7-year-old son died after a long period of neglect.

Samoan church leaders sentenced for $170,000 tax fraud

The pastor, treasurer and Sunday school leader of the Manukau church were involved,

Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing

Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.

Tinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scam

The victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.

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.

Dad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partner

Dad who assaulted partner of 16 years struggling to come to terms with what he did.

Back injury accidental after officer falls on youth, IPCA says

Youth ran from off-duty police officer after being caught trying to steal a motor scooter.

Man filmed himself violating children in public changing rooms

The 35-year-old Christchurch man filmed himself raping a young child.

Dad of toddler found dead in pond wants case reopened as murder inquiry

Lachie Jones, 3, was found dead in a Gore oxidation pond four years ago.