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Toddler loses dad to sudden unexplained epilepsy death

How do you explain to a 2yo his dad is here in his heart but not here, grieving mum says.

Pistol in Auckland motel, $300k cash in cars: Jury told of stakeout, covert ops

A drug 'boss' on the run and another eluding capture: Cops' missing link revealed to jury.

The wedding that will never happen: 28yo describes loss of epileptic fiancée

'I just miss her so so much and wish she was still here,' says heartbroken 28-year-old.

'Well-known' TV worker denies Trelise Cooper burglary charges

During a property search, police said they recovered much of the clothing.

'Amy was telling the truth': Auckland man guilty of raping ex-partner

His ex-girlfriend said the man grew enraged after she surprised him with a meal.

Home for Christmas: Teen killer Jordan Nelson granted parole

A man jailed for murder when he was 13 - but avoided a life sentence - is granted parole

Grieving mum: 'We are fighting for you' - inquest into six epilepsy deaths

Six New Zealanders lost unexpectedly to epilepsy the subject of major inquest.

Drink-driving mum who killed son given 'lenient' sentence

Drink driving mum who killed son sentenced to 10 months' home detention.

Farmer appeals sentence for misrepresenting millions of eggs

Frank Chen carried out a lengthy scam repackaging caged eggs as free range.

Ex-manager splurged $110k as Unitec shed staff to cut costs

Unitec was facing multi-million shortfalls when it was defrauded by a senior manager.

Residents want company out over putrid smell hanging over Waikato town

Prevailing winds blow an 'egregious heavy stink of a putrid nature' over the Waikato town.

Ex-Australian TV presenter sentenced over Trade Me frauds

Ex-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.

Teen caught with mosque attack video shared killer's ideology

Daniel Burrough's extreme views against Muslims continue, Crown says.

Catholic Church loses bid to keep abusers secret

"Any other outcome would have been outrageous," victims advocate says.

Rape accused: I wasn't angry with her

A jury heard rape-accused Craig Koning voice some regret but deny rape claims.

'Money grubbing': Justice staff use lockdowns to sting motorist with 11-year-old parking fine

Kevin Longley got a rude shock when told he had an unpaid ticket more than a decade old.

Jail for 'respected' dangerous driver who killed nurse

Jail for 'worthwhile member of community' after dangerous driving death.

Mother, two children's deaths in crash being treated as self-inflicted

The crash claimed the lives of a mother and her two children.