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Fatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chair
The fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.
Former Act Party president named as former political figure who abused teenage boys
Tim Jago was Act's president and abused teens in the 1990s.
Former Givealittle director drove drunk twice in one night
She was five times over the legal limit - twice.
Auckland brothel business appoints liquidators
It was involved in a dispute with the landlord and indicated a general decline in trade.
Eight out of 10 Govt agencies unsure of former prisoner employment numbers
Most of the largest government agencies can't say how many former prisoners they employ.
Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young couple
The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.
Police officer accused of perjury over speed radar qualification
Police mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.
Former airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAF
Court sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.
Opinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s how
OPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
A judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.
Treaty Principles Bill: Groups argue for and against the bill on first day of hearings
Critics and supporters make their case to Justice Select Committee.
'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at scene
Jamie Slater has been accused of fatally stabbing Whatitiri Whakaruru.
'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-run
Damon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.
‘Changed my life’: Couple lose life savings as mum-of-three steals $465k from business
A couple lost their successful horticultural business, future dream home and life savings.
Editorial: PM and Seymour take different views on attending Waitangi
OPINION: Christopher Luxon should front up in good times and bad.
'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZ
Customs warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.
‘Unexpected, tragic’: Warning as young mum dies at daughter’s first birthday from inhaling balloon helium
Coroner says there is a 'mistaken belief' about the dangers of helium inhalation.
Deaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattached
Raana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.
Man charged after four-hour standoff with armed police
Police took the man into custody almost five hours after the incident began on Mulroy Pl.
Disgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitalia
The ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.
'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaults
Jainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.
‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.
Couple assaulted while getting petrol by Head Hunter miffed at friendly nod
The man was king hit and then repeatedly punched and kicked as he lay on the ground.
Woman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hour
She told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.
‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mud
Two workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.
Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner
Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.