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MSD spent $80m resolving abuse claims - $30m went to survivors
The rest has covered legal and operational costs.
Bashed, burned, shot, amputated: Men jailed for torture 'like Tarantino movie'
Pair jailed after admitting kidnapping, torture of man who had pinky finger amputated.
'Meth rage': Father on trial accused of murdering his 2yo daughter
Jury must decide if defendant was insane at the time.
'I have never been so scared in my life'
'A piece of me died that night and I lost my fighting spirit.'
Appeal begins for doctor found guilty of doing unjustified breast exams
He's appealing against both the Tribunal's decision and penalties.
Text messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rape
He had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.
Tensions rise in South Africa as groups face off over farm killings
Tense standoff between white farmers and black activists grips town of Senekal.
Woman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in court
The woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.
Do criminals freely decide to commit offences?
The courts acknowledge not everyone has free will when it comes to offending.
'You let Zach down': Defence Force fined $288,000 over diver's death
"No words can describe the grief, pain and suffering I feel," fiancee says.
Top Kiwi sports star loses fourth suppression attempt
It is expected the sports star will file a further appeal to the Supreme Court.
Wealthy foreign investor forgives business manager for $4m property fraud
Peng Pian admitted he was greedy and has now repaid the victims of his fraud.
Spy camera case: Ex-govt worker applies to keep name secret
A man repeatedly hid a spy camera in an Auckland gym's changing rooms.
Coroner probes 'rumour and speculation' around woman's fatal fall
Kimberley Williams died from head injuries in 2018.
NZ First Foundation case: Court of Appeal turns away media
Media argued voters must be told who the two charged by the SFO are before election day.
Auckland raids: Man facing money laundering charges granted name suppression
Five others are expected to appear in court next week.
Local Focus: Too many in prison?
Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ First Foundation accused: Names to stay secret until after election
Judge dismisses media appeal arguing public interest in knowing identities is now.
Agent in five-year fight to clear name
'Now I'm a bloody hit man. If it wasn't so pathetic it would be funny.'
$450k Lamborghini, millions in assets seized in money laundering probe
The assets seized included properties and luxury vehicles.
Richard Prebble: Cannabis result could return to haunt Labour
OPINION: Richard Prebble describes how the cannabis referendum could have been different.
'I'm really sorry': Man who pointed gun at cop
Senior constable thanked his assailant for the apology.
Auckland man convicted for sex with mentally impaired woman
The woman could not comprehend the fact she was pregnant, the court heard.
Jury told how kidnapped woman's finger cut off
Harrowing five days for woman after being kidnapped outside Wellington hotel.
Man sentenced to home detention after grooming young teen online
"Certainly for her parents, their world has collapsed."
'Out of his depth': Incompetent lawyer suspended, ordered to pay $43k
Young showed a "paucity of pertinent skills that reflects on his fitness to practise".
Triple tragedy: Family of sawmill accident victim to challenge reparation split
Judge describes attempts to quantify loss and grief as 'unpalatable task'.
Raglan campervan murder: 'I'm glad he's stopped wasting everybody's time' - victim
Fiancee of murdered man says "no punishment will balance out" the wrongdoing.
Killer's Supreme Court bid rejected
Ernest Smith was sentenced in 2013 for the 'carefully planned murder' of Amanda Taufale.