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800+ plants discovered: Cannabis operation brought down by property manager

The grower said the weed plants were for her personal use.

Arrested and jailed: Thief who fleeced $42k from Tegel social club account apprehended

The woman stole from her colleagues and then dodged her sentencing.

Man jailed for robbing seniors while on electronic bail

'Our mother will never be the same again', says victim's daughter.

'Institutional bias': Inexperienced lawyer denied solo practice

Hierophantic Harlequinesque Human has had his request to practice law solo refused.

Five more in court charged with Tauranga man's murder

Four were due to appear in Tauranga today, while one appeared in Hamilton District Court.

'Spurious claims': Judge rules family must vacate $1 million house

An informal deal allowed the seller to stay in the property for free but pay the rates.

Killed by her own car: Widower's plea for answer over driveway death

The woman left the van in drive mode and was struck by it as it rolled down the driveway.

Farmer accused of being stoned at work, sacked after posting about cannabis

The fired worker has now been awarded $20k for the unfair dismissal.

Luxury resort racks up third complaint, owes $100k to former employees

A resort manager accused a chef of being on drugs and said no one wanted to work with her.

Tyre technician told to ‘f*** off’ by boss set to receive $16,000 after unfair sacking

The boss says the ruling is unfair and is considering an appeal.

'I had bills to pay': Former teacher targets elderly in burglary, theft spree

The woman spent the stolen funds on groceries, alcohol, and cigarettes.

The baker v his boss: Employer forced to compensate worker over pay deductions

The baker claimed he wasn't allowed proper meal breaks but was instructed to record them.

Man, 51, grooms teen in 'secret' relationship, promises marriage

It came to an end when the girl's mum learned of the relationship and confronted the man.

‘I was testing out the light’: Drunk man points gun in campground

Stephen Lewer was drunk at the time, walking with the gun, pointing it up at trees.

Woman fleeced more than $42k from social club account

The theft was discovered when a member wanted to withdraw $10k but only $4 was available.

'At least I didn't kill her': Man tells police over assault on partner

The trio smashed their way into businesses in Tamahere, stealing money and alcohol.

'You were manipulated': Woman 'very sorry' for part in $8.7m mortgage fraud

Two couples bought houses with money obtained through fraudulent mortgage applications.

Slouching in court: Teen accused of jumping on mum, baby in tent rebuked by judge

The judge asked the man if he was tired before telling him to "stand up straight".