New ZealandNeighbour's complaint shuts down brothelA resident's complaint about "strange men knocking at his door" has led to a council using a technical clause to close a brothel.02 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldNew 'Ripper' fears after third prostitute murderFears of a new Ripper-style serial killer have gripped the English city of Bradford.26 May 09:20 PM
New ZealandASB fraudster told to repay millionsThe High Court orders an ASB Bank adviser to repay millions of dollars stolen from his employer.26 May 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Unconscionable' for escort to have kept stolen money - ASBThe ASB is suing an escort to recover some of the $17.8 million stolen by fraudster Stephen Versalko over nine years.21 May 04:00 PM
WorldSun, sand, sex - why Dubai's strict code is a shamThe blonde in a tight, low-cut evening dress slid on to a barstool next to me and began the chat: Where are you from? How long are you here? Where are you staying?"16 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandVersalko's $18m fraud revealed in a dayStephen Versalko duped ASB Bank customers into parting with $18mby writing dodgy statements that didn't even carry the bank's logo.15 May 04:00 PM
WorldBali police round-up the gigolosThe "Kuta cowboys" who offer friendship to tourists face an uncertain future, thanks to an uproar provoked by a warts-and-all documentary.01 May 10:06 PM
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New ZealandBrothel could be removed lawfully - expertA law expert says Waitakere City Council is wrong to think it cannot help a school that wants a nearby brothel removed.29 Apr 02:26 AM
New ZealandSchool points to bylaw in brothel rowA school chairman calls for Waitakere City to step in after learning Rodney has a bylaw stopping a brothel opening near a school.28 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandParents in shock at brothel by schoolThe owner of a brothel opposite a school says people should be more worried about children watching violent TV than his business.27 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool incensed brothel has opened across the roadA west Auckland intermediate school is outraged it can do nothing about a brothel which has opened across the road.27 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandNeighbours give Shore 'love motel' cold shoulderA bid to set up a North Shore version of a Brazilian "love motel" has struck trouble after neighbouring businesses withdrew offers to hire out their carparking spaces on busy nights.05 Apr 04:00 PM