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Dentist apologises for botched treatment
A woman almost lost a tooth after her dentist failed to identify significant decay.
Elderly man had no light, water, fresh air and little sanitation, police allege
No access to light, air, water and made to wear a nappy and a wetsuit, police allege.
Elderly man died in rest home after 'insufficient' care
An elderly rest home resident's daughter feels his care may have contributed to his death.
Teen admits killing: One fatal punch caused 'catastrophic brain injuries'
Attack happened at a gathering of cars and young people in a supermarket car park.
Clue to bad driving in 'strong smell of burning rubber'
Driver on 12th drink drive charge 'goes crazy' after drinking bottle of birthday whisky.
He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
Chilling threat: Man in court on threat to kill PM
One man was enraged by the Government's restrictions on people who were not vaccinated.
Architectural designer forced to clean bathrooms
Architectural designer who cleaned bathrooms awarded $20k after losing job during Covid.
Oranga Tamariki investigates how system failed murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz
'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.
Leaky home repair bill now $600,000, owner claims
'You'd want to know what was behind the plaster,' the owner of a leaky home advises.
'Oh god, oh god': Ex-teacher jailed for child sex abuse images
Graham Snell had fantasies about abusing the children he taught at school.
Comancheros gang in court for money laundering
The two 2020 police stings seized an Audi, two BMWs and two Mercedes Benz.
Piopio home invasion: Farmer reveals why burglar's finger was chopped off
William Burr says he knew the threat of being stabbed by the teen was a real one.
Skin in the game: Tattoo removal paid for young prisoners
New funding for inmates will help get their hand and face tattoos removed.
Murderer didn't know man he tried to blackmail had died
David Lothian was in jail for murder when he threatened a "nark", not knowing he had died.
'Fall from grace': 'Storeman' of large drug syndicate jailed
Peter Dong Hae Kim's offending was a shock to those who knew him.
Guilty pleas halt meth importation trial
Negotiations began in the middle of the trial, and ended with seven guilty pleas.
Drug money used to fund anti-drug initiatives
New Zealand's criminals have helped pay for a range of community programmes this year.
Named: Man charged with murder of carer was her boarder
The killing shocked the quiet Christchurch street on which she lived.
Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
Woman ran for help after suffering punctured lung in Cambridge stabbing
A man accused of stabbing three people was granted name suppression for seven days.
Gunshots heard: South Auckland man appears in court
A man accused of firing shots in Manurewa this morning has appeared in court.
Mayor 'delighted' at court win over foresters
Council in disadvantaged district fends off High Court action from forestry companies
Man's medication sold while he was behind bars
Paula MacLean needed cash so she sold her partner's medication while he was in custody.
Two sentenced as part of Hell's Angels meth ring
A meth dealer used his profits to invest in stock car racing, a court has heard.
Piopio home invasion: St John crew told they're 'too PC' for 'dealing with black people'
William Burr was upset at the injured teen being treated by St John staff.
Police officer convicted for injuring man during arrest
A Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.
Mum forced to quit job loses bid for paid leave
Pregnant mum forced to quit job fails challenge to IRD over paid parental leave
Piopio home invasion: 'I asked them to remove him from the scene' - paramedic
St John staff noticed blood splatters on kitchen cupboards and up the wall.
Guilty verdicts on CYFS caregiver's abuse charges
Jury accepted girl's evidence of abuse at CYFS home 27 years ago.
Govt comms adviser sentenced for bar assault
Joel Ineson admitted the injuring charge after the Christmas Eve bar assault.
Farmer fined for selling raw milk: 'I'm not ashamed of anything I've done'
A raw milk supplier has labelled the law illogical after being stung with a $30K fine.
Merging lane fatality: Driver who failed to yield found guilty
David Armstrong's death in 2020 impacted the entire community he dedicated his life to.