Linwood Park murder accused raises question of insanity
The man's lawyer said his client's fitness to stand trial would not be an issue.
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MBIE ordered to pay compensation, reinstate worker after unlawful sacking
'It was not open for the ministry to conclude there had been misconduct.'
Man hits father, who later dies, but judge tells son ‘you didn’t cause that’
Father dies in hospital 16 days after being struck in ribs by son.
Uphill battle: Arthritic student ousted from hall for being too old, sues Victoria University
His new accommodation left him with a 'painful' walk uphill.
Fake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patients
Yuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.
'Intrusion of privacy': Workers resist providing their fingerprints to dairy giant
But the ERA has ruled workers can be forced to give their prints.
Woman accused of stabbing a stranger in the head unfit to stand trial
The victim was stabbed with such force the blade broke.
Broadcaster Sean Plunket charged with court document breach
The well-known broadcaster is yet to enter a plea.
Trial date set for former St Peter's teacher facing indecency charges
The teacher will head to trial next year on multiple alleged sexual assault charges.
'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jail
The man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.
Youth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hears
He grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".
Workplace stress: Coroner's advice after council staffer's death
Coroner finds workplace stress a factor in death of woman who took her own life.
Pair alleged to have shot at Hamilton police remanded in custody
The second man will appear in court this afternoon.
Man jailed for ‘massage’ that turned into sexual assault
Cheol Min Hong drove at such speed to the woman's home he got a speeding ticket.
Crown successful in appealing 501 deportee’s case against returning prisoner legislation
The man, known only as 'G' was deported to New Zealand in 2019.
Not guilty plea to alleged rape, abduction of young girl
The alleged incident took place near the Blenheim Railway Station.
Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'
‘Out of her depth’: Realtor overstated the size of land plots she was selling
One of the lots was only 61 per cent of the size they had been promised.
Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses
The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.
'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'
The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.
'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to death
The calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.
Dad found guilty of sexual abuse of daughter
Father found guilty of sexually abusing his young daughter kept in custody for sentencing.
Boss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incident
A young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.
'Want to go dancing': ACC ordered to cover 19 year old injury
Gaynor Downes burst into tears after ACC was ordered to finally cover shoulder injury.
Man found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offending
The dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.
Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
'It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'
'Best orgasm of your life': Drunk lawyer's unwanted advances to colleague in taxi
“F*** off and stop touching me,” one woman told the lawyer after he groped her.
'Excrement': Union officials accused of treating Māori badly
Union organiser who sent email raising complaint about official loses bid to get job back.
'Bad head space': Son threatens to kill father, shoots his truck
The man had previously built businesses before becoming involved with drugs.
Ski field operator pleads guilty to fatal mountain bus crash
Auckland schoolgirl Hannah Francis died after an RAL-operated bus crashed near Tūroa.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Mother and daughter banned from greyhound racing over positive drug tests
Until this prosecution, the Racing Integrity Board has never laid dual charges.
Woman who assaulted Winz staffer jailed after further charges
Defendant had 28 pages of previous offences, court told.