‘Good guys who got caught up in addiction’: Court of Appeal quashes meth cooks’ minimum period of imprisonment
The men will now be eligible for parole, after showing 'rehabilitative potential'.
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Coronial inquest begins into care given by midwife after 30-hour-old baby died
A midwife’s conduct is under the microscope after a newborn stopped breathing.
Airbnb stoush: Gated community homeowner goes to court to have gate removed for guests
People entering the gated subdivision need a code. Now the case has ended up in court.
'Telling tales': Private investigator told wife of husband's affair
The woman's daughter also overhead part of the phone call, causing 'severe anxiety'.
Officer allegedly slapped colleague so hard in sexual encounter her vision went blurry
The officer admitted slapping a female colleague in the face and pouring a drink over her.
Listen to us: Union seeks court's help in forcing management to listen
It's the first time a union has been found in breach of good faith bargaining.
Employee sacked while on ACC wins $58k for unfair dismissal
Tovio Ugone was blamed for taking time off work to recover from a workplace injury.
Man accused of raping sleeping woman goes on trial
Riccardo Gilheaney-Fraser's victim alleges she woke up to him having sex with her.
Manslaughter charge laid after road death near Havelock North
Man appeared in High Court at Napier charged with causing the death of Marco Milliaccio.
'Doesn’t seem fair': Travel agent $50k out of pocket after employment case
After a heart attack Steve Teixeira thought he'd find a less stressful role.
Documents allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new home
Couple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.
Man charged over alleged LAB concert stabbing
Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm denied bail.
Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike
The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.
Ship to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burns
Companies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.
Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported
She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.
'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before death
The manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.
'39 seconds': CCTV reveals fatal fight between gang members and father-of-six
Two brothers are on trial for manslaughter over the death of a Te Kūiti man in Ōtorohanga.
'Misleading': Complaints over influencer Simone Anderson’s promotion of protein powder, vitamins during pregnancy
The influencer's plugging of protein powder and vitamins while pregnant landed complaints.
Tenants forced to stand on wooden planks in bathroom so they didn't fall through rotting floor
Tribunal: Tenants entitled to use bathroom without fear of falling through floor.
Drugs, cash, guns and luxury cars: What police found during cannabis raid
The man claimed the drugs were for his own use. The judge wasn't buying it.
Police employee leaked confidential files that ended up on Facebook
The woman used the police intelligence software to look up information for a friend.
‘Directing and dictating’: Mahé Drysdale takes on High Performance Sport NZ
Olympic gold medallist appears before the ERA as landmark case begins.
Mobster guilty of 501 deportee assault, not guilty of shooting
You can't call police because "We're the Mongrel mob", victim told.
Zac Guildford caught breaching home detention by smoking pot
Ex-boss is 'proud' of what former All Black has achieved, a 'bit of pot' is minor.
Worker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissal
The young mother pleaded with her boss, saying she would put her baby in daycare.
Company owner says charges of crimes against environment lacked merit
John Turkington says the jury's not guilty verdicts showed charges lacked merit.
Woman denied names of health staff who accessed her medical file
Agency's decision to not tell client who had viewed her medical files 'lawful'.
Shopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car door
Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.
Wild parties, stabbing, rat infestation: Unruly neighbours wreak havoc on Kāinga Ora tenant
The tenant's family and friends stopped visiting her and she became depressed and anxious.
Notorious Black Power member nothing but a 'squatter' - lawyer
Kevin Moore claims he's tangata whenua. Historical documents say otherwise.
Woman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for dead
K-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.
Delays add to trauma for family of bus crash victim Hannah Francis
The family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu are concerned by delays.
‘Horrific time': Tattoo artist known as ‘Shakey Pete’ found guilty of sexually abusing women
Shakey Pete sexually abused two female clients during their tattoo sessions.
A 501 deportee says he was turning a new leaf in NZ. Then all hell broke loose
Deportee 'wanted the drama to stop' after repeated visits from Mongrel Mob.