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'Danger to the public': Builder pocketed $25k in deposits for work he never undertook

Multiple complaints have been lodged against Wellington builder Colby Kelly-Nash.

‘The evidence is overwhelming’: PI cleared after client’s AI-inspired complaint

The man sought a $2000 refund after claiming the PI’s report was ‘not fit for purpose’.

'Intense' retired surgeon fights against compulsory mental health treatment order

The man was taken into a mental health treatment unit after concerns about his behaviour.

Migrant forced to leave NZ after immigration adviser gives 'atrociously poor advice'

He had to leave a good job and sell his assets before relocating overseas.

Sex offender wins fight against prison manager after scrapping of pen pal scheme

The service was scrapped after a paedophile tried to write to his pen pal's daughter.

Supermarket's kebab ad sparks complaint about gender roles, belittling men

Foodstuffs says the ad was intended as a light-hearted piece about family meals.

Pensioner spent nearly two years in cold, damp council unit then got evicted

She won the first battle but has now been evicted for rent arrears.

Dairy owner injured while wrestling customer over pack of cigarettes

Suathi Lam ended up needing hospital treatment for injuries to her face and elbow.

Gang members say illegal raffle was to fund kids' Rainbow's End visit

Prizes on offer in the draw included a 2005 V-Rod motorcycle or $10,000 cash.

'You stole what wasn’t yours': Woman reclaims power when facing rapist in court

Mark Rangihuna has been jailed for raping the woman in Wellington about a decade ago.

Police wrongly blamed young driver for quadruple fatality after claiming he had used cannabis

Now Storm Lacy's name as been cleared as coroner reveals why forestry workers really died.

Armed robber fires shots at man who confronted him after $20k cigarette theft

The store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late.

Racial abuse spurs 'persistent' street attack of chef closing up bakery

Dara Singh punched, kicked and slapped the man, who then hit his head and was concussed.

Armed intruder posed as Jehovah’s Witness, robbed terminally ill man

A judge acquitted the offender of aggravated robbery but the High Court disagreed.

'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attacker

She suffered severe head trauma from the attack, which happened outside a police station.

Man strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down house

Mathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.