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Coroner's warning after two young women on contraceptive pill die from blood clots

She didn't know about a condition that put her at increased risk from the pill.

Teen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and water

The injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.

'What the f... were you doing?': Judge aghast at thieving kindy cleaner

Kareem Tourangi had been making good progress in trying to get his life back on track.

Intellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appeal

The High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.

Tax evasion: Shareholder of three companies failed to pay $150k

Despite having money in the business accounts, the man chose not to pay employee taxes.

David Tamihere appeal: Lawyer claims convictions relied on dangerous evidence

Swedish tourists Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen went missing in 1989.

Teen with 'brightest kind of future' died after being thrown from horse

The horse bolted and Eliza-Jayne Coetzee was thrown into a fence before hitting the ground

'I'm going to hurt your baby!': Pregnant woman attacked by vengeful ex

Members of the public had to intervene to stop the brutal assault.

Sparkie blames stress for mistake that resulted in person getting electric shock

'I'm a better sparkie for having gone through this. I've slowed down.'

Three charged after reporter allegedly attacked outside court

The reporter's stolen bank card was allegedly used to purchase $500 worth of alcohol.

Teacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle bracelet

Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.

Burglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housing

The burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.

Businessman jailed for tax evasion, forgery of almost $1m

He tried to justify false GST returns by providing IRD with forged invoices.

‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behind

They thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.

'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptiles

Richard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.

Police raid several properties in meth ring crackdown

People arrested include patched members of the Mongrel Mob and associates.

Doctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigation

GP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.

Boy, 12, undergoes surgery after police dog released on him

But the IPCA has found the use of the dog was justified.