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'Degrading' - Man films sex with drunk 15yo girl and posts to Snapchat

He said he accidentally posted the video of the act to his Snapchat story feed.

'Concerning laxity': Lawyer suspended for overcharging client $18k

It is the second time Philip Sheat has been caught overcharging a client.

Meth cook drove while high, killing two people and injuring three

Now, his victims have to wait four months to see him sentenced, outraging the prosecutor.

‘The night you tried to kill me’: Woman stabbed with pitchfork at home confronts attacker

During the attack, Shae Dobbs went looking for petrol to 'burn' his victim.

'Intelligent option': Ex-IHC board member suggests unhappy residents move

Shelley Payne wrote a scathing open letter defending IHC/IDEA Services, slating Whaikaha.

Man who murdered his brother claims love triangle was not a motivator

Peter Te Maru has failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.

‘I trusted him’: Accountant struck off for fleecing friend of $32k

He was supposed to be looking after her rental property, but ripped her off instead.

Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub

But despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.

'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device

He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.

'I felt half my face drop': 'Uninvited' neighbour on trial for brutal knife attack

A man who suffered a 10cm face gash claims the alleged attacker shouted 'Killer Beez'.

'Left in limbo': Worker locked out after complaint left unresolved

The employee was locked out of the building, months after making a complaint.

Seven years' jail for methed-up driver who killed a dad in high-speed crash

Drugs and a loaded pistol were found in Brydon Boyce's unregistered, unwarranted car.

'Jig the numbers': Lawyer charged dyslexic client $1000 an hour

Quentin Haines was also convicted in 2018 for hiring two underage prostitutes.

Te Whatu Ora employee granted bail after alleged Covid vaccination data breach

The man shouted 'freedom' as he was taken back to the cells.

'Very concerning': Man seeking time-critical HIV meds turned away from ED

He was questioned loudly about his sex life in front of others, and referred to his GP.

Man who designed collapsed CTV building told he did not take accountability

Alan Reay said complaint against him over the CTV building collapse took a 'heavy toll'.

'Kiss me': Tourist admits assaulting women he asked for selfies with

The 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.

'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdose

The man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.