Will man who spent two decades wrongly imprisoned get compensation?
'I'm comfortable it will be a result in Alan's favour' - Alan Hall's brother Geoff.
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'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversary
Dozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.
Takapuna Beach rape trial: 'I said no'
The men allegedly met the woman at a beach where they offered her a job - and a drink.
'I used to see the good in people': Woman indecently assaulted during massage
Tangapiri Teikamata indecently assaulted a young woman during a massage.
Man poured petrol on girlfriend's ex before setting his car on fire
Aaron Maclennan sprayed his victim in the face with petrol before setting fire to his car.
'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisions
The school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.
Attempted murder accused faces further charges
Man accused of attempted murder has further 11 charges laid but keeps name suppression.
Sallies shop punch-up: Assault accused claims self-defence
Accused claims self-defence in assault trial but Crown says force was "disproportionate".
Former DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ funding
The man was responsible for managing MIQ staff, but he allegedly pocketed their pay.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
'Incredibly scary and disturbing': Advertising watchdog bans ad for Hollywood film
The TV ad for the film The Black Phone depicted realistic images of kids covered in blood.
Defence Force wants charges over death of soldier dismissed
NZDF wants charges over SAS soldier's death dismissed; says WorkSafe has no jurisdiction.
Mother allowed to change children's surname after 4 years without contact with 'inadequate' father
But the judge ruled 'the door should be left open' for the father.
'I could see the veins in his eyes': Dispute over Covid opinions led to blows in Salvation Army store
The accused's self-recorded video following the incident was played to the Napier court.
Māori not convinced that land earmarked for return won't be sold prior
Supreme Court denies bid for moratorium on land sale ahead of reparations hearing.
Prisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compo
A prisoner mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 compensation.
Remuera rental a little too fully-furnished for tenant's liking
The landlord left their belongings, including food, linen and a vehicle, at the property.
Landlord calls tenant a 'bloody idiot with issues'
The landlord also collected mandarins from the tenant's property without asking.
'I just wanted to die': Meth user before drug court changed his life
The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court only operates in Auckland and Hamilton.
Gang member behind bars after being found guilty of raping teen
Mongrel Mob member Maia Herewini will be sentenced in November for raping a teenager.
Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.
'Justice hasn't been served': Rapist's victims speak out as hundreds protest in the streets
Protesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.
You be the judge: Complaints leap 45 per cent since 2017
'Corrupt, biased, incompetent, or drunk' - the public have their say on judges.
'Shattered worlds': Victims of teenage rapist Jayden Meyer speak out
'This has been a challenge like no other and has taught us all a very valuable lesson.'
Landlord's attempt to evict tenant for having too many visitors dismissed
Tenant claims the complaints made are related to another neighbour on the street, not her.
'Regrettable and unfortunate': Lodge closure for 1080 drop explained
A bush camp took authorities to court to halt pest control and stay open.
Crowds gather to protest sentence given to Jayden Meyer
A crowd gathered in Mount Maunganui protesting the home detention sentence given to teenage rapist Jayden Meyer. Video / Ethan Griffiths
'It's a holiday' - Hundreds turn out to protest teen rapist's home detention sentence
Public backlash has been immense since details of the teen's sentence were revealed.
'It is what it is': Burglar caught crawling out of jewellery store with $11k in goods
The thief said he was "trying to keep up with boys up North".
Punk rock musician dies, man charged with murder
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder and arson.
'Wanted to see more of her body': Father caught filming in pool changing rooms
The man was caught in the act by a woman who saw the phone on the floor recording her.
Young mum panicked, injuring her prem-baby as she tried to save his life
The six-month-old, born 10 weeks prematurely, had stopped breathing during a milk feed.
'The hazard was obvious': Judge orders Te Kuiti meat plant to pay $320K after worker's death
Jared Te Whare died after suffering a seizure while on a legging stand at UBP.
Woman says she became a sex worker to pay for grandmother's funeral
Woman faces deportation after working in the sex industry while on a student visa