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A long-term landlord says bad management is behind tenants getting so far behind in rent.
Watchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraud
The watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.
Man who sold bleach as Covid cure gets jail term converted to home detention
Criminal 'seized upon the tragedy' of the pandemic as a 'money-making opportunity'.
'Bizarre and horrifying scene': Father bound 3yo in packing tape for an hour
"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."
'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attack
He raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.
'Rock n roll judge' on being easily triggered - and the death of his son
'I am easily triggered, unfortunately.'
Caught on video: Bungling young bandit jailed for jewellery heist
He and his underage accomplices hit two Auckland businesses, causing $400,000 in losses.
Security company worker pilfers $466k, using his children as decoys, in years-long swindle
'You breached that fundamental trust they had in you.'
Former Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the job
Former cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.
Police investigation into homicide continues, men linked to case sentenced
Teina Pickering was found dead on a Ruakākā road in October last year.
Complainants get real estate agent censured, fined $1000 for property use advice
Complainant intended to operate an auto dismantling/vehicle parts business from property.
Crown ordered to pay Foxton hapū compensation
A new report found breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi by the Crown.
Law Commission says change needed to ease tikanga evidence into court
A code of conduct for expert witnesses also needs to be modified
Drink-driving learner kills best mate in high-speed crash
A judge says the tragedy was characterised by impulsiveness and recklessness.
Opinion: When division threatens to engulf us, Easter calls us to embrace our enemies
OPINION: The way we propagate peace or justice must not create a tit-for-tat cycle.
'Tell me I'm your boyfriend': Teen woke to armed mobster in her bedroom
Anthony Pearce, who also stabbed a man in the neck, has argued against his sentence.
Man jailed after paying women in Asia to see their children dance naked
He was caught with thousands of images and videos of child exploitation material.
'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower
“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.
$150m defective building: Harbour Oaks' owners get High Court decision
Hearing took five months and more than 55 expert witnesses presented evidence.
Te Tai Rāwhiti, he pērā, ka whiti mai te rā - The East Coast, like that, the sun will rise
Harata Gibson calls for all groups to come together to mourn after Gisborne party deaths.
Obituary: Phil Recordon - Lawyer who helped stop All Blacks touring South Africa
As much as Recordon played down his and Paddy Finnigan's role, they changed history.
Identities revealed of two men accused of killing Head Hunters member in park brawl
A third murder co-defendant lost suppression but has a month to decide if he will appeal.
Young murder victim died in mum's arms as primary school students walked home
The killing was one of two murder allegations Tamati Simpson initially faced.
Positive outcomes are better for our community - Minister McKee
Minister wants outcome focus on rangatahi courts review.
Father and son attack fisherman thinking he had lured child with money
The man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.
Daughter takes father's yacht brokerage company to task over workplace dispute
Tobie Erceg worked for Yacht Finders Global but quit after two months.
White Island victims' multimillion-dollar civil claim heads to mediation
Victims' lawyer says no amount of money will erase the pain inflicted by the tragedy.
'Immensely sad': Three judges die in one week
It has been a tough week for the judiciary and law and order, judges say.
'Under our watch': Programme for at-risk youth breaks silence after teen kills camper
The teen was on a programme for troubled youth when he killed Adrian Humphreys.
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
Steve Braunias: The road rage killing and police's epic fail of a trial
OPINION: Steve Braunias on the murder trial of Brayden Towler, cleared by a jury.
Auckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detention
Poa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.
'Disdain and disrespect': Woman who stood with her back to judge sent to prison
'Yesterday when I asked for an apology you doubled down on your disrespect.'