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Climate refugee denied protected status in NZ

Fears of climate change weren’t a good enough reason despite a UN ruling saying otherwise.

Worker loses claim against employer after warning about comments made to intern

He mentioned to the intern what he believed "the pedigree of every human being to be”.

Napier engineer faces fine following blaze in hold of ship

A fire in a ship's hold started by sparks from gas-cutters igniting sawdust or shavings.

'Hey Mum, I want to tell you something': The moment a mother's world changed forever

Sarah had no idea her partner, a much-loved family man, was capable of rape.

Son of prominent church leaders sexually offended against underage girls

Victim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'

The cheekiest grin and kindest nature: Whānau reflect a year on from Malachi Subecz's murder

'He was never naughty, just very, very cheeky. He made all of us laugh.'

Ruling lays to rest mystery that gripped town for seven years

'When someone takes their own life, hindsight is a cruel thing.'

'A monster sitting on my chest': Abused boy grew into rapist

Yaell Verheul will be eligible to apply for parole in two years.

Rapist, 89, tried for compassionate release from prison but died while still locked up

The man was serving an eight-year prison term for two decades of 'grave' sexual offending.

Ex-reality TV star charged in alleged hit-and-run of police officer

The incident brought Auckland city traffic to a standstill on Wednesday night.

'You're going to kill me': Man jailed for abusing wife

Junior Pelesauma Seu-Leniu has a long history of assaulting his partner.

Court declares man girl’s stepdad, despite splitting from her mother

The man didn't feel he should have to keep supporting the teen once the marriage ended.

Landlord challenged about leaky home repairs responded by sending family an eviction notice

They suffered for over a year while their home was damp and seeped with water.

Descent into chaos blamed on the company he kept

As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.

Worker suffers brain injury after being hit by vehicle at site without traffic plan

The companies responsible have now been ordered to pay more than $320,000.

Mongols trial: Defence counsel questions Crown witness' 'reliability'

Ron Mansfield says key Crown witness was a 'grave disappointment'.

'Strange, eh': Black Power president challenges manslaughter conviction

Did Damien Kuru's calm exterior show he sanctioned a hit against a rival?

'I've had enough of you': Apprentice dismissed by text awarded $28,000

"You are no longer employed": Apprentice fired over text while at hospital with sister.