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Gang associate involved in fatal shooting released despite objection from victim's mother

Victim's mum wanted Anthony Kuru to serve sentence in recognition of the harm he caused.

'It’s for me and my boyfriend' burglar tells child after jumping out of window

At the age of 27, Rome Te Aho had a criminal record running for 17 pages.

Driver in tight spot after getting stuck in cul-de-sac while allegedly evading police

Defendant asks judge: 'How can they be criminal charges when there was no victim?'

Man has less than five years to live after GP missed cancer signs on two occasions

The HDC found earlier treatment could have stopped the salivary gland cancer's spread.

Couple take wedding company to disputes tribunal over binned blooms, expensive champagne

The couple say the service they received caused emotional harm and 'loss of reputation'.

'I just knew I had to do it': Company man turned whistleblower

Martin Byrne spoke up after a young worker nearly died, a week after a similar accident.

Trustees of iconic marae put on notice in land court decision

Board accepts judge's decision and insists: "The future is bright."

'Violated an understatement': Judge rejects to man's intimate photo claim

The man's argument that the picture was intended for his then-wife was rejected.

'How terrifying': Son steps in to save mum from dad's attack

Claudie Thompson's assaults on his partner were at the highest end.

Man faces prosecution for allegedly eating faeces from soiled nappy

Warning: Graphic content.

Convicted killer and child sex offender wants supervision lifted despite his 'high risk'

Basil Mist spent 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and sexually abusing girls.

RSE workers sue employer over 'unlawful' deductions

Case could set precedent for minimum wage earners.

No criminal inquiry into doc who imported restricted drugs and gave them to drug-seeker

The doctor was suspended for the misconduct, but police are not prosecuting.

'Pissed off' bar owner who sacked bouncer during Covid isolation forced to cough up $18k

The employer first said the job was abandoned, before making the bouncer redundant.

Explainer: How Auckland shooter was considered 'low risk'

Nothing suggested the gunman would be a danger to the general public.

‘No longer trust anyone’: Rest home carer tried to swindle $10k from resident, spent $2k on victims’ debit cards

An 89-year-old victim was in hospital when she had cash, a card stolen and used.

Exploitation of immigrant worker costs kebab store owner $48k

The boss told a worker he ‘did not believe in that stuff’ when queried about holiday pay.

Dog fight: Breeder sues couple over pregnant 'pedigree' pup

A couple promised not to let the dog breed...then it gave birth to eight puppies.