Missing woman declared dead four years after rest-home escape
Staff did not check on the woman for more than 12 hours during which time she escaped.
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Hannah Pierson abused airline staff after being refused a wine.
Hamilton baby death: Dog owner hoping police will drop prosecution
The accused's lawyer entered a not guilty plea to the charge on his behalf.
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Out of deep frustration over boy racers on his street, Anthony Barker shot at the cars.
Rapist jailed for 15 years - Crown to appeal for longer sentence
Crown argued preventive detention should be imposed; rapist sentenced to 15 years' jail.
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Kiwi mother's chilling online search for ways to feed chemicals to her son
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Mastermind behind 'large-scale, sophisticated' cannabis ring jailed
Cannabis ring mastermind locked up for three and a half years.
Mainzeal directors liable for reckless trading but overturn $36m penalties
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Lime scooter collision victim calls for greater bus stop safety
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'Cruel and evil killers' bludgeoned stranger after he slapped car
The attack on Raymond Neilson was so brutal that his family couldn't view his body.
E-scooter rider to pay $4000 over collision with bus passenger
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Govt manager and spy cam: Offender claims 'miscarriage of justice' in new secrecy bid
Govt manager convicted of planting spy cam in gym bathroom claims miscarriage of justice
Like father, like son: Gambler who stole $1.4m from dead relative blames his underworld father
Eddie Quirke grew up 'in awe' of his father and his shady associates.
The PR firm hired to do a rich-lister's dirty work
Jevan Goulter works in political circles and with some of NZ's wealthiest people.
Kiwi entertainer who tried to derail rich-lister's trial sentenced
The conspiracy involved 'significant sums of money' to help a rich-lister avoid trial.
Man found guilty of flouting kauri dieback laws
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'He did not deserve to die': Killer's tearful apology before she's jailed
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Focus: Opening statements in the trial of Derek Chauvin
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A 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved
'Chris definitely got justice today, I am so pleased for his family too.'
Father jailed for rape, sexual abuse of his children
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Teens accused of serious North Shore assault that put person in hospital
Two 16-year-olds are due to appear in the North Shore Youth Court tomorrow.
'I am in serious trouble': What rapist cop told Police Commissioner
Former top cop Mike Bush said jailed officer 'is known to me personally'.
Struck-off lawyer fails in appeal after trying to evict client from property
Boon Gunn Hong has a chequered disciplinary history dating back to the 1990s.
Christchurch mosque threats: Man fights to keep name secret
Man denies making online threats ahead of mosque attacks anniversary.
Jailed cop phoned Commissioner of Police after sexually violating colleague
Police have declined to release details about the phone call to the nation's top cop.
Police officer's appeal over sex crimes against workmate dismissed
The police officer's appeal was dismissed by the court.
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Jury retires
High Court judge: 'It is important that you focus on the task at hand.'
Former Russell McVeagh partner faces sexual misconduct charges
The allegations stemmed from two Christmas parties in Wellington.
Denver Chance murder trial: 'Secret lives' collided before victim killed and stored in freezer
We're all entitled to shoot before getting shot - even if we're drug dealers, lawyer says.
Red Fox Tavern murder: 'Bombshell' testimony from man wanting to stop miscarriage of justice - defence
Defence lawyer: 'He wasn't prepared to take that secret with him to the grave.'
'They have been raised to believe they don't sin': Priest slams Church's hierarchy
A theologian blames the structure of the Catholic Church for abuse by priests.
Dilworth accused keeps his name a secret
A man facing indecent assault charges had continued name suppression granted.
