Seasonal work contractor jailed for slavery, people trafficking
Joseph Matamata was found guilty on 13 charges of dealing in slaves and 10 of trafficking.
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Two more Whangārei rioters sentenced
The riot took place in Otangarei last March after an alleged family violence incident.
Isolation escapees 'weren't granted viewing' before father's burial
But mother says she got to finally see some of her family members at the hotel.
Chicken farmer's $50k stoush with Auckland council over unpaid rates
Auckland Council is taking legal action over unpaid rates on a former chicken farm.
Prominent businessman on sex and corruption charges fails to alter bail
The wealthy Kiwi has been on bail for more than three years as he awaits trial.
The 'sick joke' Depp made at his wedding
"It is only a joke if it's not real...by then I knew he was hitting her," best man claims.
Pc Harper's wife 'immensely disappointed' with manslaughter convictions
Pc Andrew Harper's wife Lissie Harper says she is "deeply disappointed with the verdict" which she says has done little to give closure on the "heart wrenching pain" of her loss. Video / AP
UK cop death: Teen killers, jury tampering and widow's fury
Widow "appalled" after teens convicted of manslaughter of Constable Andrew Harper.
Covid-19: A short history of escapes from isolation in NZ
Five people who fled a Hamilton hotel are the latest in a series of escapes this month.
'No fine will make things right': Widow's long fight for justice over swimmer's death
The well-respected high school teacher died after being struck by a boat while swimming.
Ocean swimmer tragedy: Ports of Auckland fined $424,000
Leslie Gelberger's body was found floating near Mairangi Bay by a passing ferry.
Nikola Marinovich appears in Auckland District Court on charges relating to sexual exploitation material
Convicted paedophile Nikola Marinovich appears in Auckland District Court on serious Customs charges relating to the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material. If convicted he faces up to 14 years in jail. Video / Michael Craig
Opinion: Stop using rape victims as your political football
Playing games with the lives of rape victims should be a step too far for any party.
From sweet shop to sweatshop: 'No remorse' for exploiting workers
Disciplinary Tribunal for chartered accountants found aspects of the case 'disturbing'.
Koru lounge spat: Lawyer ordered to pay $30k to Air NZ
The lawyer was accused of 'engaging in intimidating and bullying behaviour'.
Trevor Mallard loses bid to name the person in his defamation case
It was revealed last month the case has so far cost the taxpayer almost $80,000.
Samira Taghavi: Rape law devised inside an echo chamber
Comment: Sexual Violence Bill will only add to the 'body count' of lives ruined.
Prison incident: Inmates refuse lock up, try to start fires - riot staff called in
Alan Whitley said staff should be praised for how they managed an incident on Monday.
Farm fraud: He claimed 3m caged eggs were free-range
Exclusive: 'Our goal is for the Frank Chens of this world to be unable to operate.'
'Last resort': Homeowner facing forced sale hasn't paid rates in 7 years
The man says the council's actions are 'ruthless' and he is vowing to stay put.
Council's 'ruthless' rates crackdown': Man faces losing home
Auckland's biggest outstanding rates bill is a whopping $217,000.
Defence Force pleads guilty over diver's training death
The NZDF has appeared in court over the death of Napier sailor Zachary Yarwood.
Mosque attack: Dozens apply for special exception to attend gunman's sentencing
Victim Support is helping survivors and family members get to NZ.
Teacher who groomed student for sex in car keeps name secret
Man granted permanent name suppression after being jailed for sex abuse.
Winston Peters ordered to pay $320k over failed privacy case
Peters must pay six-figure sum to National MPs Paula Bennett and Anne Tolley.
Eric Watson's Cullen Group abandons $112m tax appeal, related party debts revealed
The Cullen Group has abandoned its appeal against a $112 million tax judgment.
'Unprovoked gratuitous violence': Parole refused for man who kidnapped partner, stabbed her
A man who kidnapped his partner from a refuge and beat, stabbed her will stay in prison.
Photo reveals Amber Heard's bruises after Depp allegedly threw phone at her
Time-stamp data shows the photo was taken on the same day as the alleged attack.
Woman gets community work after four lockdown breaches in a week
She breached the lockdown rules four times in a week - including twice in one day.
Teen who escaped youth justice facility due in youth court
Sean Ratu and convicted murderer Haami Hanara escaped from the facility in Wiri on July 4.
Rangatahi Court set to have first sitting in Hawke's Bay after Covid-19 delay
Rangatahi Courts offer an alternative to traditional judicial system.
Mega drug bust: Canadian jailed for nine years for importing meth, MDMA in electric motors
Harpreet Lidder jailed for importing methamphetamine and MDMA and possession for supply.
Sentencing delayed for Māori King adviser
Rangi Whakaruru, who is on bail, is now due to be sentenced in October.
Police officer shooting: Woman charged with driving getaway car can be named
Woman charged over cop killing loses suppression bid, can now be named