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Contractor left carrying can in Auckland Zoo loo design debate

Construction of accessible bathroom at Auckland Zoo triggers year-long standoff.

Judge orders Trump administration to bring back man mistakenly deported

Officials claim they’re powerless as man is now in Salvadoran custody.

Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors

Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.

Controversial comedian Russell Brand charged with rape

He moved to the US earlier this year, claiming he was being targeted by the 'UK media'.

Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected

The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.

‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark Desire

Previous owners cited a downturn in trade as one of the reasons for business liquidation.

Mental health nurse’s 46-year career ends with ruling he was sexually intimate with patient

But William McPhail says he will never agree with the patient’s account.

‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZ

An Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.

Fraud convictions see lawyer struck off

Law Society action follows guilty plea to mortgage fraud charges.

How to divorce when you can’t find your spouse

Q: I want a divorce, but I don't know where my husband is.

'You lined her up': Kiwi who inflicted savage blows on partner booted out of Australia

Authorities considered Kyle Walters a serious risk to the Australian community.

Man accused of axe attack on police station faces court

Mark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.

‘Excessive self-defence’: NZ musician sentenced for biting ex-girlfriend

The man was convicted of two family violence charges last month.

ComCom’s $1m spend fighting Foodstuffs’ merger effort

Legal costs will continue to rise as the case is being appealed in the High Court.

‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case

Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.

Horror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants

The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room.

‘Sick, monstrous desires’: Sexual blackmail victim confronts religious leader

'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'

Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward

Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.