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'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.

'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire

The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.

'Polarised and heated': Police see change in the nature of protests

'There is not a lot of listening that goes on,’ says rural area chief.

'Dad never got over Mum's death': Carmen Walker inquest begins

Carmen Walker died during a procedure to treat melanoma.

Delivery driver breaks 'elderly' man's arm during clash over parking

The man was pushed so hard he flew threw the air and landed on the ground.

'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughter

A parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.

Sensing Murder psychic's ad for remote service draws complaint from sceptics

The ad promoted remote healing. A group fighting pseudoscience in medicine didn't like it.

Hair of woman's dead son stolen by man who lost his own child's ashes

The thief took the woman's locket which contained the irreplaceable item.

‘You don’t expect me to pay for these, do you?': Knife-wielding robber’s words to store worker

After the robbery, Tyrone Harrison assaulted a stranger and headbutted a police officer.

Doctor caught drunk behind the wheel of his Jaguar, racks up fourth conviction

The GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.

Rotorua councillors vote to keep reserve previously marked for public housing

Land valued at $2 million could be used to help fill a sportsfield deficit instead.

Kitchen hand gets $19k after she was sacked for raising concerns about being underpaid

'These were serious breaches of good faith and procedural fairness,' the ERA ruled.

'Surprising' argument: Tribunal rejects couple's view they could live rent-free

The couple are now challenging the ruling in the District Court and Tenancy Tribunal.