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Judge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare case
Lena Duncan claims search warrants were illegal and SPCA’s actions violated her rights.
'Predatory attack': Woman followed home after trying to buy coffee with $100 bill
Taonui Cooper kicked and punched the woman as he demanded she hand over the money.
Drug addict avoids jail after becoming rehab's 'best client'
Judge: 'Sending you to prison now, at this juncture, would be a backwards step for you.'
'He ran me over': Three caregivers on trial for alleged abuse of foster children
Three foster parents are on trial facing dozens of charges of ill-treatment and neglect.
'Chaos': Death penalty for dog that rushed group of cyclists, causing crash and injury
One man suffered several broken ribs when he collided with another bike's handlebars.
Finders keepers: Couple fight to retain $232k of suspected drug money found in roof space
Police say the money is probably 'tainted' and should be handed to the Crown.
Busted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room
'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'
Man angry about wheelie bin contract ploughed into road worker with kids in his car
Finn Higgins admitted six charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.
'Frenzied and uncontrolled': Jealous ex's fish and chip shop stabbing attack
Andrew Walsh-Thompson followed his ex and her new partner into the shop and lost control.
Son's harrowing call to mum after logging accident: 'I think dad’s dead'
The logging firm was ordered to pay $70,000 for failing to maintain equipment.
Suki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of Appeal
A new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.
Lawyer promised DJ lessons as payment, then tried to sue his client
Jason Yang forged invoices to hide his client from his employer before suing the DJ.
Man blackmails Tinder victim: Pay up or I tell your family
Kavinesh Lal received $1300 in exchange for not revealing the victim was gay.
Boy, 9, comes to father's aid in violent Mongrel Mob 'hit'
'This is a hit and it's come from the captain,' victim told before he was attacked.
'Violent sexual fantasies': Tears as jury finds man guilty of raping teen
Raveen Saily had "warped attitudes about consent" when he forced teen to do sexual acts.
'Blow their heads off': Black Power member shot at rival in ED carpark, shut down hospital
The shooting followed several altercations between the groups at a motel nearby.
Name suppression lifted: man pleads not guilty to Northland murder
The man appeared via audio-visual link from a prison.
'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammer
Torture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.
'Send the boys over': Tribesman who murdered 'police nark' fights prison recall
Lenin Lazarus fatally shot Shane Hohepa at a patching party at the gang's headquarters.
'I consider you like a boyfriend': Dilworth teacher told 14yo
Paul Artus has lost his teaching registration for his conduct towards students.
'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong man
Valley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.