800+ plants discovered: Cannabis operation brought down by property manager
The grower said the weed plants were for her personal use.
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Arrested and jailed: Thief who fleeced $42k from Tegel social club account apprehended
The woman stole from her colleagues and then dodged her sentencing.
Man jailed for robbing seniors while on electronic bail
'Our mother will never be the same again', says victim's daughter.
'Institutional bias': Inexperienced lawyer denied solo practice
Hierophantic Harlequinesque Human has had his request to practice law solo refused.
Five more in court charged with Tauranga man's murder
Four were due to appear in Tauranga today, while one appeared in Hamilton District Court.
'Spurious claims': Judge rules family must vacate $1 million house
An informal deal allowed the seller to stay in the property for free but pay the rates.
Killed by her own car: Widower's plea for answer over driveway death
The woman left the van in drive mode and was struck by it as it rolled down the driveway.
Farmer accused of being stoned at work, sacked after posting about cannabis
The fired worker has now been awarded $20k for the unfair dismissal.
Luxury resort racks up third complaint, owes $100k to former employees
A resort manager accused a chef of being on drugs and said no one wanted to work with her.
'I became a prisoner in my own home': Woman's tearful words to abusive ex
The man struggled with the woman for her fingerprint so he could open her phone.
Tauranga homicide: Eight now facing murder charges
Eight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.
Mother-of-five who frequently flouted court orders escapes jail sentence
Laura Patea was caught driving twice in two months, despite being disqualified until 2024.
'Oh my god': Witnesses recall the moment a mother was crushed by her own van
Krasimira Kraleva was crushed by her own van as it rolled backwards on a driveway.
Man used toy helicopter to film up skirts of 22 girls in Newmarket shopping mall
The youngest victims were 10 and some were in school uniform.
Assault victim suffers brain bleed and fractured skull in mass bar brawl
Wynton King was left 'fighting for his life' in an induced coma.
‘You’ve ruined two years of my life’: Teacher groomed teen as form of 'escapism in lockdown’
The two exchanged explicit messages for a fortnight during lockdown.
‘I was lonely’: Man’s repetitive indecent assaults on two boys
Glen Foreman's offending against the young boys stretched over 19 months.
Tyre technician told to ‘f*** off’ by boss set to receive $16,000 after unfair sacking
The boss says the ruling is unfair and is considering an appeal.
'I had bills to pay': Former teacher targets elderly in burglary, theft spree
The woman spent the stolen funds on groceries, alcohol, and cigarettes.
The baker v his boss: Employer forced to compensate worker over pay deductions
The baker claimed he wasn't allowed proper meal breaks but was instructed to record them.
Man, 51, grooms teen in 'secret' relationship, promises marriage
It came to an end when the girl's mum learned of the relationship and confronted the man.
‘I was testing out the light’: Drunk man points gun in campground
Stephen Lewer was drunk at the time, walking with the gun, pointing it up at trees.
Woman fleeced more than $42k from social club account
The theft was discovered when a member wanted to withdraw $10k but only $4 was available.
'At least I didn't kill her': Man tells police over assault on partner
The trio smashed their way into businesses in Tamahere, stealing money and alcohol.
'You were manipulated': Woman 'very sorry' for part in $8.7m mortgage fraud
Two couples bought houses with money obtained through fraudulent mortgage applications.
Slouching in court: Teen accused of jumping on mum, baby in tent rebuked by judge
The judge asked the man if he was tired before telling him to "stand up straight".
Almost 900 wrongful convictions in 10 years a ‘wrecking ball’ in people’s lives
Compensation for miscarriages of justice in wrongful convictions is not a legal right.
'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names
'They’ve absolutely destroyed my life... I'm trying to get justice and I'm still at it.'
Landlord ordered to pay compensation after renting illegal unit with fire risk
Profiting from renting dangerous and unlawful premises has to stop, tenancy tribunal rules
'This is for you': Man posts photo of knife to Facebook before stabbing woman
He went to her house and delivered on his threats hours after their social media exchange.
'Dismissal without notice': Luxury resort to pay $35k to fired wine sales manager
The wine sales manager had a yelling match with the big boss at a staff meeting.
North Waikato truck driver charged over cyclist's death
The 35-year-old's first appearance in court will now happen next month.
Golf coach sacked for refusing Covid vaccine awarded more than $15,000
The golf coach returned to his hometown to work for the club for just over a year.
Shopping mall child sex offender back in jail after 'blatant' supervision order breaches
Graham Bartlett was caught doing an indecent act on an infant at a shopping mall.