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Former Mongrel Mob senior leader jailed for meth ring kingpin role
Mark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.
Woman’s lower legs amputated after immediate action not taken
'The patient should have been referred immediately to an emergency facility,' HDC rules.
Dunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointed
There are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.
Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick
Taranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.
Farm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughter
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
‘A bitter pill’: Melling Line closure was difficult decision, says council
The Melling train line will close for 18 months from July next year.
Assisted woman forced to 'flannel wash' during fortnight without hot water
The landlords did not respond to plumbing issues fast enough, the Tenancy Tribunal rules.
Not the buzz: $120k loss to beekeepers after man irked by bees taking his pollen
He was angry the bees were taking pollen from his flowers.
'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggests
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during Covid
Health and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.
‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business owners
Brian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.
Teen broke into house, stabbed elderly woman asleep in bed
The boy was not violent before, but prior to the attack he had played violent video games.
‘Keep a lid on that temper’: Teacher escapes conviction
Even the judge saw a glimpse of Tevita Hufanga's temper during proceedings.
Woman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stick
Grandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.
Murder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.
'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's death
Pathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.
'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claims
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.
'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pit
The victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.
Surgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patient
Surgeon in charge of Carmen Walker's procedure grilled over volume of fluid in bucket.
900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farm
Robert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.
'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party
"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.
Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name
The offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.
'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53k
She previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.
'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murder
Home detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.
'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.
Vehicle owner upset over failed warrant brings case against inspector for ‘poor service’
The vehicle owner took his gripe to the Disputes Tribunal, and lost.
Police justified in punching offender in head during arrest, IPCA finds
The aggressive man was also wrestled to the ground and bitten by a police dog.
'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreak
He was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.
Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case
Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.
‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360k
The offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.
Gang links, meth and property damage: Tenants owe landlord $30,000
“It was really certain they were cooking and producing a lot of meth at that property."
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death
'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.