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'Malevolent': Victim's last words to man who abused her, fraudster Paul Bennett

She spoke of “massive psychological wounds” that have festered in her life as a result.

SFO to appeal findings in CBL criminal case

Peter Harris and Carden Mulholland were found not guilty.

‘She took advantage of my vulnerability’: $1.6 million fraudster sent to prison

Rebecca Kennedy stole $1.6m from unwitting victims - all of whom were her friends.

Footprints in deep mud led police to kidnapper hiding in mangroves

Town custodian Henare Rapana was one of two victims who were robbed and kidnapped.

US judge fired for pointing loaded gun at black man during court hearing

His lack of remorse after the gun episode contributed to his removal.

'Sketchy': Parents furious after principal’s husband's sex offending revelations mishandled

'What else could they be sweeping under the rug from parents of the school?'

Napier courthouse closed for 3 weeks after inmate damages sprinkler system

The court building is now out of action until the week of November 6.

School principal’s husband convicted sex offender who held woman at knifepoint

Parent calls for principal to resign and says situation displays 'poor judgment'.

'Not his duty': Father claims he's not liable for getting medical attention for badly burned pre-schooler

Crown alleges: “This was not a minor burn to this four-year-old’s body, it was severe."

Black Power member 'p***** off' they got the wrong man in McDonald's attack

They thought he was a Mongrel Mob member. But he was a mentally impaired man wearing red.

Duo found guilty of attempting to murder Auckland radio host over his views

Radio host Harnek Singh nearly died after a group of strangers ambushed and stabbed him.

Man found dead with knife in his chest after falling from ladder

But CIB didn't visit Kevin O'Grady's home for 10 days, despite concerns being raised.

'Arrogant and disrespectful': Businessman guilty of rape

The jury heard he stopped his meds, was opposing Covid-19 mandates and went 'crazy'.

Woman who faked pregnancy claims she was at work during lengthy offending

Judge says Nicola Watts was trying to deflect the blame for her behaviour.

'It's harassment': Horse breeder charged with ill-treatment of animals wants case dismissed

The woman is facing 18 charges of neglect involving horses.

‘I am not a family man’: Court order allows man to disown teen twins likely sired during threesome

The twins had his surname and he was named on their birth certificate.

'These animals were suffering': Nearly half of farmer's 800 cows were neglected

One bull was in such bad condition that MPI directed the farmer to euthanise the animal.

Cops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agent

Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.