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Horrific child abuse: Malnourished boy who slept in bath had fractured back, hips

He was traumatised to the point he was psychologically shut off and unable to talk.

'Very simple act' might have prevented handyman's electrocution

Hire a Hubby Craig Johnston was found lying motionless on the floor by the homeowner.

'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnapping

Joshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.

Mum wanted a 'half-caste' baby, so she got a sperm donor - but then he went to court

The man wants his daughter to be aware of her identity and proud of her heritage.

'Not a strong case': Rural mail operator loses injunction bid against NZ Post

THG's contract ended the day after the High Court's judgment was delivered.

Man dies of cardiac event hours after being discharged from cancer clinic

The man, in his 40s, was in his first cycle of chemo when he became acutely unwell.

NHI number blunder: Woman had unnecessary colonoscopy meant for someone else

The woman was told the procedure was a mix-up after her sedation had worn off.

'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spot

His partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.

Jail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing red

The men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.

'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbers

It was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.

Sighs of relief as dad found not guilty of encouraging crash that led to son's death

After the verdict, a minute's silence was held in court to honour the two men who died.

Aunt denied access to niece and nephew applied to court to be their cultural adviser

But the parents didn’t want her near their children.

'Fight or flight, fighting for my sight': Accused suffered eye-gouging, claims self-defence

Two cousins are on trial for continuing to punch a man after he no longer posed a threat.

Crown alleges Christchurch father encouraged street race that killed son

Jury will have to decide fate of Mark Nicholl snr who watched crash unfold.

'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashed

His open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.

New teacher ‘dragged’ misbehaving student from class, leaving him bruised

The student was found crying with bruises on his legs.

Defamation claim against Stuff, reporter largely unsuccessful

The verdicts are in, in the trial for defamation against Stuff but is the case over?

‘Deemed unsafe’: Courtroom shutdown after 'fungal spores' discovered

But the Ministry denies the courtroom closure has caused any delays with cases.