'Rock bottom': Man living in car creates fake profiles in insurance scam, fetching him $27k
Living in their cars, the fraud was committed to support the man's family, it was heard.
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Army officer not guilty of assault, no verdict on sexual violation charge
Officer 'undeployable and unpromotable' as court-martial process delayed for years.
'Genuinely scared now': Bottle shop owner haunted after robbery
One of five men who stormed the Huntly Bottle-O in 2019 has been jailed for three years.
Unvaccinated worker told he read too much bulls**t on internet
Worker claims boss said he was brainwashed and read too much bulls*** on the internet.
'Unsatisfactory': Court rules on ongoing issues around psychiatric reports for offenders
A defendant and a health service sought declarations on the provision of the reports.
Man to be extradited for alleged machete attack in Australia
The alleged offending occurred in a drug deal gone wrong.
Rules planned for testing methamphetamine contamination in rentals
A housing and health researcher says the history of meth testing is a 'long and sad one'.
'You're going to get what you deserve': Army officer sends woman message before alleged sexual violation
The Crown said the woman withdrew her consent during planned 'rough' sex.
Robber fails to claim back $5000 awarded to victim of service station hold-up
Joshua Van Silfhout took money and cigarettes from a service station in 2010.
'Trimmed ya bush lately': Complaint over council's 'grubby' gardening advice
It was dubbed 'just plain grubby humour'.
'Gross breach of trust': Former scoutmaster jailed for sex abuse of boys
He was considered a 'father figure' to his victims, the court heard.
Woman confronts man who sexually abused her as a child
He told her it was their "little secret" and would often buy her McDonalds aftward.
Woman who says army officer sexually violated her accused of 'charade'
Trial hears what was supposed to be a consensual encounter, allegedly turned violent.
Smashed over the head with pot plant for cigarette
Backpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.
Death of malnourished pregnant mare could result in life ban for stud farmer
Robert Lewis ignored his duty to obtain veterinary and other assistance for pregnant mare.
‘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'.
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.