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Ex-police worker to pay cops' legal costs

Police have spent at least $840,000 defending claims made by one of its former workers.

'We might die from overwork': Auckland couple jailed for exploiting migrants

The couple were also two of a handful of people ever charged with human trafficking in NZ.

Fighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the light

Amid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.

Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules

Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.

Father 'hit children, threatened to shoot horse'

Court told during one beating, boy cried in pain, pleaded for father to stop hitting him.

Drunk motorist admits running red light, killing taxi driver

Abdul Syed died in the crash, leaving behind his wife and baby boy.

Fighting the Demon: Expert says pleasure of meth overpowers fear of prison

Meth gives 'delight such as they have never experienced before,' professor tells judges.

Doggy daycare owner sentenced after pet killed

Wilson, a 17-month-old dog, was found dead and covered in bite wounds.

'The Trap': Murder trial hears gang member shot twice in the back

Rival alleged to have given shooter a place to hide and new clothes, court hears.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Mark Lundy's murder appeal

Another twist in the long-running saga of Mark Lundy's murder convictions.

Leaked paper from National proposes age 20 for legal cannabis use

A referendum on the personal use of cannabis is planned for 2020.

Businessman facing extradition to Oz over tax fraud charges denied bail

A Chinese businessman accused of tax fraud has seemingly been in hiding near Auckland.

Kiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy trial

A well-known Kiwi sports star has been linked to a drug importation case.

Comanchero raid: Media personality faces $300,000 money laundering charge

Media personality told his job prospects 'in danger' due to charge, court told.

First Māori Supreme Court judge appointed

He replaces Justice Sir William Young.

Access to privileged info may be key to proving innocence, MPs are told

Without access to privileged information, the commission's work might be "torpedoed".

Suspected affair led to machete murder of church bell-ringer

The killer murdered the church bell-ringer after discovering texts sent to his wife.

Drunk-driver swerved to avoid rabbit, killed 8yo girl in crash

Driver has consumed six Vodka Cruiser drinks during kids' trip to watering hole.