Employee ordered to pay back $18k in compo as troubled luxury resort gets win in court
One Carrington employee has been ordered to repay the compensation she was awarded.
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Businessman dubbed ‘little prince' of counterfeit cigarettes faces deportation
Han Zhang, who imported drugs and tobacco, wanted to remain in NZ to be close to his son.
Member of cult dubbed 'most dangerous' by Chinese media allowed to stay in NZ
The Church of Almighty God believes Jesus returned as a woman and is banned in China.
Why are 1000s of people lying in unmarked graves after dying in State care?
Nearly 40 women died in a fire at Seacliff Hospital. None had a service or marked grave.
Did a realtor know gang members lived next door to property he was selling?
The unhappy new owner claims the agent didn't disclose it. The agent says he didn't know.
'Extreme and disturbing': Men took pics of preschooler, shared with online predators
Judge: 'The offending against a [relative] is the ultimate betrayal of trust.'
'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spree
Tequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.
Warehouse Group staffer hacks system, steals $95k vouchers to ‘mess with bosses’
Troiden Jamieson will pay less than 10% per cent of the money back.
ECE teacher hid vodka in Gatorade bottle and drank it while supervising children
Later at a staff meeting she was slurring her words, was confused - and still drinking.
Violent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape him
Troy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.
Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years
The jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.
Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.
NZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for meth
The King Cobras members then used it to find motorists after road-rage incidents.
Hamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dog
The father of seven was jailed for just over five years on 19 charges.
Abuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redress
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
'Little to no financial compensation': Abuse in care survivors suffer third-class system
The Prime Minister said he was committed to doing 'the right thing'.
Officer feared he would be 'shot and killed' after hearing gunshot during foot-chase
Aren Curtis, who has 130 previous convictions, was wanted for a string of burglaries.
HIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to death
Guy Thompson died from blood loss on his neighbour's kitchen floor.
Waikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murder
The 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.
Why teen service station robber got a 65% discount at sentencing
Anaru Rueben was involved in a $14,000 aggravated robbery of a Gull station.
'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on camera
The man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.
'Devastating': Baby died after hospital staff delayed C-section
The newborn had a brain injury caused by inadequate oxygen and later died.
Tears as Enchanter skipper found not guilty of tragedy that killed five
'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'
Court overturns ruling on commercial building’s seismic assessment
Engineering NZ says the case highlights limitations of seismic reports.
Drug importer's house seizure linked to Bitcoin, the dark web and $268k of US meth
The owner only had $25,000 left to pay on his mortgage.
Grandparent raising infant grandchild left fighting for paid leave
The grandparent's application was declined after returning to work to complete a handover.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
Robber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pants
Patrick Arahanga ran into the bakery demanding cash from the till.
Former Wellington Mayor in court challenging $40 parking ticket
Kerry Prendergast denies parking on a footpath, saying signage in the area is 'ambiguous'.
'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy task
Brian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.
The benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after all
Her children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.
Former lauded Corrections staffer jailed for pressuring boyfriend's rape victim
Former Muldoon secretary and probation officer became involved with 'serious criminal'.
Jail for two offenders who continue to flout court orders
The men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.