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'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".

Almost 900 wrongful convictions in 10 years a ‘wrecking ball’ in people’s lives

Compensation for miscarriages of justice in wrongful convictions is not a legal right.

'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names

'They’ve absolutely destroyed my life... I'm trying to get justice and I'm still at it.'

Landlord ordered to pay compensation after renting illegal unit with fire risk

Profiting from renting dangerous and unlawful premises has to stop, tenancy tribunal rules

'This is for you': Man posts photo of knife to Facebook before stabbing woman

He went to her house and delivered on his threats hours after their social media exchange.

'Dismissal without notice': Luxury resort to pay $35k to fired wine sales manager

The wine sales manager had a yelling match with the big boss at a staff meeting.

North Waikato truck driver charged over cyclist's death

The 35-year-old's first appearance in court will now happen next month.

Golf coach sacked for refusing Covid vaccine awarded more than $15,000

The golf coach returned to his hometown to work for the club for just over a year.

What a dog fight: Neighbourly spat ends up in court

Canines Gus and Abby just didn't get along.

Drug smuggler and former kickboxing champ Karel Sroubek to be deported

The 41-year-old will be deported, an immigration body has ruled.

'He's been totally forgotten': Mum's battle for justice after son gunned down in gang house

Nelson had no links to gangs and police said he was “in the wrong place at the wrong time”

'I miss him': The deadly consequences of drink-driving

One man has endured the tragedy of drink-driving for most of his life. He's not alone.

‘Much-loved’ teen’s tragic death: Coroner’s concerns over ‘glaringly absent’ therapy

Psychological interventions 'glaringly absent' from teenager's care, says psychiatrist.

The shocking, amusing and simply baffling court cases of 2022

From burrito crime to tagging a cop car, here are the most peculiar stories this year.

Open Justice: The most notable cases of 2022

Ethan Griffiths looks back on the most consequential stories in our courts this year.

Christmas on the run: 100 people on electronically monitored bail still at large after escapes

The number of people absconding has been increasing since 2018.

Sexual violence, murder and an island-builder: BoP’s most notable cases of 2022

The Bay of Plenty has had some of the country’s most notable cases this year.