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‘I didn’t falsify, I helped’: Teacher denies doing his students' work for them

He allegedly gave students ‘achieved’ or ‘merit’ despite the work not being up to scratch.

ERA rules in builder’s favour after he was sacked for yelling at his boss

His time with the construction firm only lasted one month.

Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing

The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.

'Skint': Lawyer who embezzled thousands from clients wants to practice again

Struck-off lawyer hasn't apologised nor repaid stolen money.

Four year ban imposed on social cricketer who imported $4k of steroids

The cricketer claimed somebody else had bought the drugs and used his address.

Dolphin mating scene in documentary should have been PG

A complainant said a wildlife documentary that showed dolphins mating upset children.

Popular teacher allegedly did students' work for them - and everyone passed

He allegedly gave all students ‘achieved’ or ‘merit’ despite work not being up to scratch.

'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a room

Police had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.

Investor claims builder tried to blackmail him for $10k to sign off consent

The builder says he simply didn't want to put his name on shoddy work.

Bad granny: Woman, 85, evicted from social housing for 'bullying' neighbours

She verbally abused one and made repeated false accusations against others.

Business co-director escapes conviction after diverting $40k to pay herself

The wedding venue business wasn't paying her. So she helped herself.

Whangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employee

Inconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.

Name of former member of high-profile charitable organisation convicted for child exploitation material to remain secret

The man was a former member of a high-profile New Zealand charitable organisation.

Prisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflicted

He has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.

Hit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murder

The jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.

'Vindictive': Man accused of organising prostitution for 15yo denies offending

The man said the woman is trying to "incriminate" him out of jealousy.

'Vulnerable': Police failed in death of man who had been in custody

Further training needed in the use of restraint chairs after death in police custody.

Pro-bono: Struck-off lawyer wants to keep helping the vulnerable

Alwyn O'Connor was admitted to the bar despite his extensive criminal history.