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Manslaughter charge laid after road death near Havelock North

Man appeared in High Court at Napier charged with causing the death of Marco Milliaccio.

'Doesn’t seem fair': Travel agent $50k out of pocket after employment case

After a heart attack Steve Teixeira thought he'd find a less stressful role.

Documents allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new home

Couple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.

Man charged over alleged LAB concert stabbing

Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm denied bail.

Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike

The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.

Ship to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burns

Companies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.

Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported

She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.

'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before death

The manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.

'39 seconds': CCTV reveals fatal fight between gang members and father-of-six

Two brothers are on trial for manslaughter over the death of a Te Kūiti man in Ōtorohanga.

Company owner says charges of crimes against environment lacked merit

John Turkington says the jury's not guilty verdicts showed charges lacked merit.

Woman denied names of health staff who accessed her medical file

Agency's decision to not tell client who had viewed her medical files 'lawful'.

Shopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car door

Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.

Wild parties, stabbing, rat infestation: Unruly neighbours wreak havoc on Kāinga Ora tenant

The tenant's family and friends stopped visiting her and she became depressed and anxious.

Notorious Black Power member nothing but a 'squatter' - lawyer

Kevin Moore claims he's tangata whenua. Historical documents say otherwise.

Woman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for dead

K-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.

Delays add to trauma for family of bus crash victim Hannah Francis

The family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu are concerned by delays.

‘Horrific time': Tattoo artist known as ‘Shakey Pete’ found guilty of sexually abusing women

Shakey Pete sexually abused two female clients during their tattoo sessions.

A 501 deportee says he was turning a new leaf in NZ. Then all hell broke loose

Deportee 'wanted the drama to stop' after repeated visits from Mongrel Mob.