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Cafe workers owed $150k for abrupt sacking - wealthy US owners can't be made to pay
The Snells Beach café, now in liquidation, was owned by a wealthy American couple.
Slain gang member was wearing 'a target on his back' - his patch
The trial of Hemi Rapata Meihana Cahill is set down for two weeks.
Ex-teacher guilty of child abuse images appeals sentence
Defence told the court that there was no evidence of distribution or sharing of content.
Sex offender jailed 'for safety'
Concerns about child sex offender being held in remand wing.
'Something to live for': Judge allows Mobster to hold baby son before prison
Three generations of Mongrel Mob family in one court.
Dale Watene murder: Evidence from murder accused
Sandy Graham gave evidence in the High Court at Invercargill yesterday.
'Seven years is too long': Coronial delays take toll on mum seeking answers over teen's death
Henry Martin was 17 when he died in the Wellington ICU.
'I've got footage': Assault after bar hook-up video sent to girlfriend by staff
A kiss with a stranger lead to a punch in the head after footage of it was shared online.
'Mark of the beast': Bible fragment cited in bid to avoid driver licence photo
Orthodox Christian Stephen Butcher doesn't want his photo on his driver's licence.
'Hypocrisy' and 'gutless' silence slammed after murder of 5yo Malachi
Judge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.
'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail early
Samuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.
Sobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trial
A jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.
Car driven through red light at 124km/h before fatal crash
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia has admitted his high-speed dangerous driving killed a woman.
'Never blame yourself' judge tells mother of abused child
Judge reassures mother of child sexually abused by the man she married.
'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobriety
A repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.
'We are both gone': Early-morning text alerts daughter-in-law to deaths of couple
The coroner says more work should be done to reduce the 'stigma' of mental health.
'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge says
Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.
Lawyer claims seasonal work scheme agreements breach employment laws
Seasonal employment scheme workers take a Hawke's Bay firm to court over pay deductions.
'You just hit a cop': Handshakes and praise for teen's jaw-breaking attack on police
As the officer's 'dream job' hangs in the balance, the teen responsible has been jailed.
Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.
Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.
Woman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 years
Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.
'Akin to torture': Couple found guilty of elder abuse of man with dementia
The man was kept locked up at home most of each day.
Man denies murdering Hokianga mum Gaelene Bright
The man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright can now be named.
'Choose someone you trust': Lawyer fined $7500 in EPOA misuse case
Lawyer fined after another enduring power of attorney stole money, asset from donor.
Upmarket bar must pay former employee, despite appeal
The Grange now owes former front-of-house employee Richard Guerra $12,500.
'Author of her own downfall' - Nurse fired for anti-vax Facebook posts loses ERA case
The nurse argued her dismissal was unjustified.
'If I had a superpower': Girl wishes she could erase hundreds of rapes suffered
The girl was raped at least three times a week over a number of years.
One-woman prison riot: Convicted killer's damage spree costs $18,000
Three years after receiving her life sentence, Katrina Epiha has caused $18,370 damage.
Grandfather to pay granddaughter $10,700 after renting her an unhealthy home
Landlord refused to repair property rented to his granddaughter and also slept over.
Cockroach infestation: Tenant to pay landlord after leaving property unlivable
Cockroaches were found in cupboards, under the carpet and in the oven.
From dominatrix 'meth queen' to dog trainer: Early prison release for drug dealer
A woman who dealt millions worth of meth is to be released from prison early.