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Joseph Matamata, convicted of multiple slavery charges, denied appeal.
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The sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.
Hells Angels member charged with murder for Flat Bush shooting
The man was first arrested on Boxing Day, following an hours-long standoff with police.
NZ-led investigation into child sex abuse networks will have 'global impact'
New York Times: Hundreds of people arrested after two-year investigation led by NZ.
Kiwi actor Antony Starr arrested in Spain after drunken attack
The 46-year-old actor has been fined but has avoided a jail term.
Destiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jail
Police noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.
Political figure loses suppression bid v media firms but still can't be named
High Court sides with media and says the public should know the identity of the person.
Armed police swarm Tikipunga after reports of gunman fleeing supermarket carpark
Police Eagle helicopter joins search for alleged gunman in Tikipunga.
'I don't usually hire pregnant people': Waitress fired for getting pregnant wins $25k payout
'I don't usually hire pregnant people,' sacked waitress was told.
On the ground the moment Parliament protest turned into a riot
OPINION: For some, this was a chance at revolution.
Steve Braunias: 'Things are f****d up' - the carnival is over; it's back to the pandemic and a war
OPINION: These are not the best of times, merely the worst, from war to domestic divide.
Guilty verdict in rape trial meant victim felt 'heard'
Jury convicted man of rape of intoxicated woman.
Labour supply contractor not guilty in foreign workers trial
Labour hire contractor Gurpreet Singh not guilty on migrant worker charges.
'One of the ugliest days, but could've been uglier': The day parliament burned
Scenes that seemed to come from some faraway place, beamed against our Parliament.
Video shows fire being spread by protesters at Parliament
New video shows the protesters adding to and then spreading the fire to other tents across the front lawn at Parliament. Video / Gerard Otto via facebook / Independent View via Facebook / Chantelle Baker via Facebook
Man, 31, arrested and charged after alleged assault in Belmont
The victim was left shocked after the incident.
Further arrests made outside Wellington Railway Station
Further arrests have been made outside Wellington Railway Station Thursday morning. Video / Mike Scott
Man jailed for role in Black Power women's brutal kidnapping plot
He covered his face with a bandanna and helped Black Power women in a brutal kidnapping.
Watch: Heart-stopping moment protester aims car at police
The car was filmed driving around wildly between protesters and cops, coming heartstoppingly close to hitting the police line. Video / Emily Simpson via Twitter
Manu Vatuvei's pathway to prison: Warriors legend 'in a dark place' after 'calamity of events'
Warriors legend has been ordered to spend several years behind bars.
$245m of meth seized in country's largest ever drugs bust
More than 600kg of the class A drug was intercepted at Auckland Airport.
Taranaki man, 72, hit by speeding and distracted driver
When the driver looked up he saw the man and slammed on his brakes, but he was too late.
Ten months' home detention for man who bottled victim and two dogs
Home detention in quiet village complex might help offender improve his ways, says judge.
Manu Vatuvei meth case: Judge orders prison sentence for Warriors legend
The former Dancing with the Stars champ had faced up to life in prison.
Hastings dairy vandalised by offender with a pickaxe
Hastings dairy vandalised by offender with a pickaxe as CCTV released. Video / Supplied
Nearly 50 Kiwis arrested, six children rescued in massive child sex abuse images inquiry
Inquiry uncovered "sadistic sexual abuse, rape and torture of infants and children".
'Too much boob': Physiotherapist accused of touching breast
A physiotherapist is accused of touching a woman's breast three times during a massage.
Lives of two dogs at stake in trial
Attack on security officer conducting electronic bail visit.
The $40,000 kidnap plan: Victim tortured for two days for money that didn't exist
The man was locked in a room, threatened with a knife and stabbed with a screwdriver.
Scott Watson appeal: Lawyers argue over what will be heard in court
Watson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.
Man who sent 350 abusive texts in one night found guilty of assault
A controlling man who sent masses of abusive texts is found guilty of assault on a woman.
Motorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless use
Driver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year
Guilty: Jury rejects insanity finding for schizophrenic who murdered pregnant girlfriend
Akash pleaded guilty to Gurpreet Kaur's murder in 2016 but was later granted a trial.