Pyramid scheme: Court orders $18,000 investment to be paid back to victim
Tionly Fatukala invested her money after being promised a three-to-one return.
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Ex-Parliament staffer named after swindling $55k of tax payers money
Prosecutor: 'He ripped off the whole country.'
Financiers facing multi-million fines in money-laundering case fail in Supreme Court bid
The mother and son were prosecuted over transactions totalling more than $53 million.
Police officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and cola
The constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.
‘Stupid, stupid thing to do!’ Racing industry workers who destroyed graveyard sentenced
The pair were sentenced today in the Hamilton District Court.
Newborn suffered brain damage after midwife failed to record abnormal heart-rate readings
The baby was born in 'very poor condition'.
Doctor in short-staffed radiology department missed lesion on woman's CT scan
Doctor said he was 'heartbroken' to miss lesion on scan and is now working overseas.
Prospect's devotion to Black Power inked across face as he appears for sentencing
Prospect Anthony Newton's loyalty to becoming a Black Power member visible for all to see.
Free justice: First no-cost court case in NZ history brought by two academics against the government
Justice might be blind, but it’s also usually notoriously expensive.
Dealer says Hilux built using stolen engine now the subject of a police investigation
He's not the first buyer to have problems with a car from Vehicle Imports Direct.
Reclusive tinkerer experimented with making guns and bombs, then didn't stop
The Defence Force was called to deal with explosive devices at Alastair Kindell's house.
Bloodied, bruised and traumatised: Man allegedly kidnapped, robbed by gang members
The fourth person arrested is to appear in the Hamilton District Court today.
Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told
High Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.
Who is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?
Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?
Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret
But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.
'Major recreation': Farmer says he needs gun licence to work and shoot ducks
Jack Hurley lost his license after drink-driving.
17-year-old had just finished exam before she drowned at Auckland beach
She called for help as she was dragged away but was found dead shortly after.
'Compliments to the chef': Four Hells Angels on trial for role in alleged meth ring
Operation Buckle continues to squeeze the Hells Angels.
‘You’re wasting my time’: Man charged with arson tells judge to 'hurry up and sentence me'
Jesse Simkin said he hates his stepfather and wanted to hurt him as much as he could.
'Manipulative fraudster': Man preyed on the elderly for money
One of the victims was a blind 85-year-old who didn't know how much cash they had lost.
Chopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appeal
The dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.
Man who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by Christmas
Hori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.
Aerodrome tragedy: Pilot of skydiving plane failed to give way to microlight
Changes needed as crash report reveals major safety issues at unattended aerodromes.
Uber rapist Moses Ravanes booted out of the country
He's been sent to the Philippines after losing a bid to stay here.
Travel agent turned drug lord jailed for 16 years
Sami Zagros changed his name and moved cities to embark on a major drug operation.
Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’
Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.
Motocross daredevil busted growing cannabis in shipping container
The convicted motorcycle racer was once filmed leaping over streams and roads.
Teacher struck off for ‘boyish horseplay’ that included wedgies and tying student to goalpost
Michael Buckley rode on the back of one student as if trying to ride him.
‘Lord, take me’: Woman insane when she torched her home, fought to stay in the blaze
She clung to a doorframe and bit the man trying to save her from the fire.
Burglar with more than 200 convictions back in jail after attacking safe with grinder
Judge says Glen Anthony Billington does not know how to live in the community.
Taken at birth: Deaf woman granted visa to live with her mother 50 years later
She has been granted a resident visa, allowing her to remain with her birth mother.
McLaren driver Frank Deliu successfully challenges conviction for having wife and son in front seat
The High Court acquitted Frank Deliu because of a legal loophole.
'Numb and hurt': Boarding house tenant attacked wheelchair-bound landlord in his sleep
The landlord was punched in the head multiple times as he lay on the garage floor.
Grieving dad given home detention for dealing LSD
Mark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.