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Waikeria prison riots: Two more admit guilt, as 12 others head to trial

Fires lit by rioting prisoners allegedly caused $50m of damage.

Jury debating: Did tattoo artist sexually abuse clients or was he the victim of smear campaign?

Shaky Pete allegedly abused his clients.

High-profile radio host charged with drink-driving more than triple the limit

The well-known host is alleged to have blown nearly four times the legal limit.

'Smelt clearly of marijuana': Man burns weed crop in fireplace as police surround his home

Plumes of marijuana-smelling smoke allegedly billowed from the house.

'Dismissed': Convicted killer, rapist fails in fourth murder trial bid

Malcolm Rewa has failed in his appeal over his conviction for Susan Burdett's murder.

Crowd-control business faces prosecution after owner found guilty of misconduct

She had a certificate but not a licence and is now suspended until further notice.

Man charged with murder of Napier man Colin Blithe

Name suppression continues for murder accused until case reaches High Court.

Pigs found drinking water contaminated with their own filth

Mark Norrish failed to provide clean water and adequate shelter, court told.

Aisle be back: Worker threatens ex boss in supermarket dust-up

'If every employee with a grievance behaved this way it would be carnage out there': Judge

'Lonely' paedophile banned from the internet found on Tinder, again

The convicted sex-offender continues to breach his post-release conditions.

Fatal hit-and-run: Man lied to police about who was responsible for crash

The man swapped seats with his co-accused after the collision.

‘Less than professional’: Judge lambasts Corrections over handcuffed defendants

Three handcuffed defendants prompts a please explain from annoyed judge.

'Manifestly unjust': Life sentences thrown out for three teen killers

Neurological immaturity at the time of the murders mitigated their culpability - court.

Poultry factory electrician who fell foul of the rules was justifiably sacked

He put himself and others at risk when fixing a frayed electrical cable.

‘I’m no immigrant’: Kiwi man’s drug convictions see him kicked out of Oz

Phillip Rewha has lived in Australia for 27 years - but now he has to leave.

Man accused of urinating on goods at supermarket, causing $15k loss

Its alleged the 31-year-old has also pinched thousands of dollars worth of grocery items.

Judge sets challenge to ex-mobster involved in violent Hastings street attack

Sentencing delayed so man involved in street fight can consider future.

Broadband installer hit with $126k bill for underpaying migrant workers

GPS data revealed there had been discrepancies in the workers' pay.