SH2 merging-lane death: Woman loses appeal over conviction
Lucilla Brunt's conviction of careless driving causing death will stay on her record.
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The 36-year-old travel agent admitted to the violent assault.
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“She felt upset and disgusted at the intrusion on her privacy.”
Violent offender vows to change for his children
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Disqualified driver caught breaking rules again on ‘e-bike’
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Access to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns
“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."
Investigations extended to scrutinise Cyclone Gabrielle forestry slash
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Strip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommends
A huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.
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Snapchat upload of child sexual abuse exposes offender
Deemed a low risk for reoffending, the man was given nine months' home detention.
Doctor concedes 'flirty' texts with junior went too far
Doctor who told junior she was "more fun to text than in real life" loses job.
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GP says money for sex with patient proposition was test
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Dad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partner
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Second senior public servant (and former Labour Minister) offers to resign; Govt taking advice
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says Labour should accept Maharey resignation.
Man filmed himself violating children in public changing rooms
The 35-year-old Christchurch man filmed himself raping a young child.
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‘Repeated dishonesty’: Doctor forged document saying she passed exam
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Watch: Tensions boil-over with patched gangsters as Mob boss jailed for 'cold-hearted' murder
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Teenager pleads guilty to manslaughter
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Tenants illegally sublet rental after claiming it was unliveable
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Pharmacist struck off for blaming colleagues for his own mistake
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