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'Serious and premeditated': Bankrupt builder stole $60k from theatre charity
The now-convicted fraudster has been twice bankrupted and his building company liquidated.
'Catastrophic injury': Man sues builder for running over dog
The dog's owner took his friend to court for a $21,000 vet bill.
Man who threatened to kill PM has conviction quashed
Michael Cruickshank sent emails to the Prime Minister in 2020 threatening her life.
That '70s Show actor on trial on three rape charges
Former star Danny Masterson is set to face his three accusers in court.
Whakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruption
Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.
How Amber Heard plans to fight back against Johnny Depp
Documents reveal how Heard plans to appeal the defamation case brought by her ex-husband.
US Justice Department seeks end to special review of Trump documents
The appeal is the latest salvo in weeks of litigation.
Sacred site on Ōwairaka Mt Albert damaged by illegal tree planting, authority rules
Tūpuna Maunga Authority says planting was in a previously unmodified area.
Woman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court told
The fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.
'None of this is normal or acceptable': US Capitol riot hearing on Trump's behaviour
The panel into deadly Capitol riot is summing up at last hearing of year before midterms.
Pushpay insider trading case: Accused argues for anonymity
The case is the largest such proceeding in NZ history by the value of shares traded.
'Mortifying': Victim on child rapist's defence that sex with 12yo was consensual
The defence called her a liar and suggested she consented to sex as a 12-year-old.
Hopes Ellis ruling will see more men working in early childhood sector
Less than three per cent of New Zealand early childhood educators are male.
Mum gives evidence at inquest into shaking death of Greymouth toddler
The inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth
'Living with a life sentence': Teen haunted by a violent rape
Unlike her rapist who received intensive supervision, Sarah says she got a life sentence.
Kiwi sports star avoids conviction, keeps name secret forever for family violence
The victim rolled into a ball to protect herself from the sporting star.
Audrey Young: Supreme Court's audacious decision on tikanga
COMMENT: Law should not be made like this - it's judicial activism with a capital A.
'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murder
The newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.
Kevin Spacey emerges for sexual assault lawsuit
Five years after he was accused of sexual abuse, the actor has fronted a New York court.
'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claims
Shailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.
'Human waste overflowing': Landlord who failed to deal with human waste, mould, rats to pay tenants $3520
"Hose for washing machine empties out of window. Kitchen water goes on the lawn."
Airline pilot sues retired couple over attempt to buy Metropolis apartment
Side issue of basement car park and storage unit partly at the centre of the court battle.
'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie Heaney
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch
'Publicly vilified': Firm that hired soon-to-be charged fraudster alleges vendetta by victim
The company chose to stand by the man 'for their own commercial reasons'.
'A pothole in the road' - real estate agent on $3000 fine, censure
Award-winning real estate agent's business was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.
'He should be in jail': Bashed taxi driver suffered brain bleed, attacker gets home detention
Driver who came to in hospital three days later fuming at sentence imposed.
'No compassion': Bereaved families want fairer coronial system
The mother of a young man who took his own life wants a faster and fairer coronial system.
'Considerable damage': Prison youth unit still closed two months after roof protest
The Hawke's Bay Regional Prison Youth Unit remains indefinitely closed due to damage.
Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy taunts Coleen Rooney on Instagram
Rebekah Vardy has made a dig at Coleen Rooney in a recent Instagram post.
Labour and National donations trial: Jami-Lee Ross cleared, split verdicts for others
The SFO prosecution involved seven people, including a NZ Order of Merit recipient.
Leasehold land dispute: $31,000 annual rent spirals to $81,000
"I've been to hell and back. It's been a nightmare for the last five years." - Tim Smith
'It's just gross' - Married At First Sight bride slams FBoy Island
MAFS 'bride' slams reality TV shows saying she believes toxic behaviour is promoted.