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‘Out of her depth’: Realtor overstated the size of land plots she was selling

One of the lots was only 61 per cent of the size they had been promised.

Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses

The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.

'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'

The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.

'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to death

The calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.

Dad found guilty of sexual abuse of daughter

Father found guilty of sexually abusing his young daughter kept in custody for sentencing.

Boss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incident

A young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.

'Want to go dancing': ACC ordered to cover 19 year old injury

Gaynor Downes burst into tears after ACC was ordered to finally cover shoulder injury.

Man found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offending

The dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.

Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'

'It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'

74yo pensioner on the run remanded in custody in Whangārei

The woman is on lifetime parole for murder.

Name suppression lapses for Darcy Strickland murder accused

Two men are to face trial in the High Court next February.

Suppression lifted for teen charged with manslaughter of Northland baby

The teen has been charged with manslaughter in relation to a 5-week-old baby.

Man posed as doctor, courier to steal thousands in groceries and products

Whaiora Galvin's ruse spanned a year and two regions.

Gold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade Me

The owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.

Restore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bail

Protesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.

Violent offender clocked at 133kmh before attempted carjacking in ‘horrific’ drive to victim

Brody Gray's dangerous driving led to a crash and then an attempted carjacking.

NZ insurer granted injunction against $3m foreign lawsuit

The NZ insurer argues that Guyana court action breaches an arbitration agreement.

'Playing this game for more than a decade' : Serial fraudster jailed for $350k in scams

Brendon Harris claims he wants to rehabilitate. The judge was dubious.