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Trial aborted minutes into deliberations for uncle accused of raping niece

The jury heard evidence for a week, including testimony from a child.

'Shame and embarrassment': High-end resort unlawfully fired housekeeper

The resort manager then trespassed the woman, who held mana whenua status.

Drunk teen who was asked to leave hospital punched security guard, knocking out teeth and dental plate

The security guard needed costly reconstruction surgery afterwards.

Realtor harassed tenant and threatened to sue

Tanya Lieven was both the landlord and the realtor attempting to sell the property.

Hunter caught leaving private meditation retreat with dead pigs

The 29-year-old already had convictions for unlawful hunting.

Man in sexual relationship with 13-year-old caught trying to board plane to China

'My Dad found out and he wants to go to the police so u better stay away.'

Man attacked in court dock after members of public scale 2m barrier

Security guards and a police officer struggled for several minutes to regain control.

'Unwelcome': Dying woman's family refused visit at retirement village

The woman was shocked to see her mother with a blackened tongue and in pain.

Woman with known allergy dies from anaphlyaxis after being given penicillin

Five checks for an allergy before prescribing and administering antibiotics were missed.

Wānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application

'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'

Halloween horror: Driver drank and took drugs before killing cousin, injuring seven

One victim dead, one paralysed and one cannot remember the death of his girlfriend.

‘Harassment, bullying and overbearing behaviour’: Complaints about judges continue to rise

The number of complaints has almost doubled in the past five years.

Man posed as licensed plumber, wreaks havoc with shoddy bathroom renovation

The homeowner tried to take her life from the emotional stress caused by the poor work.

Man scams dozens of people selling cars that weren't his, earning thousands

Scam artist pays $50,000 to court after judge gives jail warning.

‘Give me the money’: Armed robber pockets $7k in cash and cigarettes

An exasperated judge has asked when this type of offending will come to an end.

Miscarriage of justice: Young mum's flight attendant dreams crushed

An abusive relationship led Danielle Tumahai to drugs and a conviction.

'Brute force': Man broke pregnant partner's arm with karate chop

A judge said it was one of the most serious family harm matters he'd seen in a long time.

Rotten rental: Tenants paid almost $68k to live in sewage and flood-damaged house

Transport agency slammed by tenancy tribunal for renting out sub-standard home to family.