Pro-bono: Struck-off lawyer wants to keep helping the vulnerable
Alwyn O'Connor was admitted to the bar despite his extensive criminal history.
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NZ Post parcel sorter caught stealing after bragging to friends
An 'adrenaline rush' was behind the employee's stealing, which he now regrets.
Sacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compo
She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.
Drugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prison
Police op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.
Man's $68k black market crayfish rort: 'I'd like to apologise to all my people'
John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.
'Manipulative': Man accused of organising sex work for 'mentally fragile' girl
The man organised prostitution deals for the underage girl, Crown says.
Man under mental health care died, despite parents' increasing concerns for his wellbeing
Former Capital and Coast DHB criticised for the way it handled the man's case.
'Overlooked': 4yo girl's diabetes missed twice before diagnosis
The family of a girl with Type 1 diabetes suffered stress after a delayed diagnosis.
Māori mother ordered to return daughter, 7, to Australia
The mother argued the hapū she identified with had proclaimed itself a sovereign state.
Police apply to withdraw charges against broadcaster Sean Plunket
Plunket faced two charges of unlawfully publishing court documents.
Dad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emails
The accusations were made against the father, and one of the recipients was his boss.
Kiwi who had twice-a-day meth habit avoids deportation from Aussie
Joel Toroa does not want to return to NZ. Everything he has and loves is in Australia.
Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?
Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
Jewellery store robber smirks as he's jailed: How selfies with the loot sealed his fate
Bayley Christensen smirked while his victim spoke about the trauma of the robbery.
Man denies murder charge in Linwood Park death
A 31-year-old man accused of killing a tourist from India has denied a murder charge.
'Vexatious': Restraining order imposed on controversial advocate
A judge said years of proceedings brought by Halse in one case were an abuse of process.
'Brain fade': Realtor accused of not disclosing multiple burglaries
A family felt misled about the home's safety after also suffering a break-in.
Landlord must pay $3500 after dumping evicted tenant's property
The discarded belongings include family photos and jewellery.
‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still denies
Now older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.
‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures another
Two men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.
Christmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddock
He drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.
'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'
She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.
Suppression to continue for man accused of abducting and raping a schoolgirl
He has been remanded back into custody until his next court appearance.
'Who watches the watchers?': Forestry company's failures revealed after worker's death
A probe into the death revealed the company's oversights, for which it has been fined.
'Negligent': Booze baron caused delays in improving worker conditions
A liquor baron must pay $87,000 for failing to action improved worker conditions.
Dog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined
'It just rushed at me and by the time I saw it…I couldn’t shut the door'.
Hidden brake lights contributed to motorcyclist's death
The circumstances of the death were avoidable but could easily arise, a coroner says.
Skipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in court
Lance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.
Outsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a year
Public hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.
Explainer: What is diversion and how do people get it?
Those eligible for the scheme will address the underlying drivers of their offending.
'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-run
Ropati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.
'Unfair': Minor parties launch judicial review against Electoral Commission over advertising funding
Sue Grey says ad allocations are unfair - but the Electoral Commission stands by it.
Held till dawn: Woman who kept victims in house for several hours during robbery wants shorter sentence
Shannon Avery believes she should have received more time off her sentence.