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Hiding in a truck: Couple to be deported after breaching Covid restrictions

An Indian couple are set to be deported, despite a judge deciding against convicting them.

Married grandmother stole $245k over 15 years while claiming to be solo mum

Rowena Price was overpaid $245,715 during 15 years after fraudulently claiming benefits.

Objectionable material downloaded 'by accident' court told

Pearce Buckley claims he just clicked a hyperlink, opening a folder in Mega called 'Nunu'.

Trial delayed for man accused of murdering Michael McGrath

Illness causes delay of six-week trial. No new trial date set yet.

Victim's mother tells sex offender he is 'yesterday's trash'

Parade of broken families confront former US Navy marine for his sex offences in court.

Black BMW seen speeding in streets after fatal shooting

The black BMW was picked up by CCTV footage as it drove past the local Favona dairy.

Auckland community house founder fails in appeal to keep property, must pay back funds

Hum Hospitality was ordered to pay back the more than $106,000 still owed to Stylo.

Eight-year-old stood her ground to protect mum

The Christchurch District Court was told of the girl's brave efforts.

Court rules private financial dispute service should be called an ombudsman

Non-profit offering a dispute resolution service is entitled to call itself an ombudsman.

Burglar returned three times to Whakatu business

Burglar sentenced to community detention and supervision due to cognitive difficulties.

Angry worker allegedly dubbed a 'wildebeest' maintains system 'corrupt'

'No darling, this is not losing' - sacked hospital worker loses bid to appeal decision.

'I want to look him in the eye' - mother of murdered teen wants to meet her killer

Hermanus 'Theo' Kriel has been denied parole, to the relief of Liberty's family.

Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre

Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.

'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patients

Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.

Backyard war: Man ordered to pay neighbours after cutting trees to stumps

The man said he cut the trees to let more light into his bedroom window.

Alleged backpacker scam: GP claims to have personally paid for the healthcare of thousands of patients

Authorities say she was actually claiming $420,00 for patients who weren't eligible.

Jailed for child abuse material: 'Incredibly warped mind' behind man's actions

Mother left sobbing after offender's dramatic exit from court.

'I was scared, I was fearful': Alleged rape victim feared backlash

Ex-prisoner who accused cellmate of rape did not want to complain for fear of reprisals.