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Baby in hospital bin: Woman pleads guilty to leaving body

She was granted interim name suppression until her sentencing next year.

'I'm in big, big trouble': Builder allegedly kidnapped, threatened after botched job

Court told builder was lured to a house and threatened with hedge trimmers.

Teen to fight murder charge after death of toddler

A trial is likely to be held late next year.

Ex-Parliament staffer named after swindling $55k of tax payers money

Prosecutor: 'He ripped off the whole country.'

Pyramid scheme: Court orders $18,000 investment to be paid back to victim

Tionly Fatukala invested her money after being promised a three-to-one return.

Financiers facing multi-million fines in money-laundering case fail in Supreme Court bid

The mother and son were prosecuted over transactions totalling more than $53 million.

Police officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and cola

The constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.

‘Stupid, stupid thing to do!’ Racing industry workers who destroyed graveyard sentenced

The pair were sentenced today in the Hamilton District Court.

Doctor in short-staffed radiology department missed lesion on woman's CT scan

Doctor said he was 'heartbroken' to miss lesion on scan and is now working overseas.

Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret

But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.

'Major recreation': Farmer says he needs gun licence to work and shoot ducks

Jack Hurley lost his license after drink-driving.

17-year-old had just finished exam before she drowned at Auckland beach

She called for help as she was dragged away but was found dead shortly after.

'Compliments to the chef': Four Hells Angels on trial for role in alleged meth ring

Operation Buckle continues to squeeze the Hells Angels.

‘You’re wasting my time’: Man charged with arson tells judge to 'hurry up and sentence me'

Jesse Simkin said he hates his stepfather and wanted to hurt him as much as he could.

'Manipulative fraudster': Man preyed on the elderly for money

One of the victims was a blind 85-year-old who didn't know how much cash they had lost.

Chopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appeal

The dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.

Man who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by Christmas

Hori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.

Aerodrome tragedy: Pilot of skydiving plane failed to give way to microlight

Changes needed as crash report reveals major safety issues at unattended aerodromes.