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Teen fired from pizza delivery job takes on company - and wins $10k
Jake Pirret-Buik says he was wrongfully accused of stealing $50 and sacked on the spot.
'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even there
Hamiora Bennett is one of nine people, mostly Mongrel Mob members, accused of murder.
Ministry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumps
The average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.
Destruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICU
The man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.
'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.
'I’ll shoot you': Barricaded man fired at police during 14-hour siege
An officer feared for his life when the gunman pointed the firearm directly at him.
Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury
The jury got a taste of a classic fairy tale during Kiri Pini's defence closings today.
'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens
The teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.
'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail
The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
Man dies as wife drives him to hospital after St John fails to send ambulance
He was suffering 'classic heart attack symptoms' but an ambulance was not dispatched.
Prisoner's hunger strike enters 89th day, court rules no medical help to be given
Corrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.
'Ticking time bomb': Buyer of retired racehorse asked for refund after bucking episodes
A previous owner described the horse as having 'lost all sense of sanity'.
Father fights to transfer te reo Māori-speaking son from kura to mainstream school
Now, a Family Court judge has made the final call on where the boy should go.
'You broke my family': Son's words to father who sexually abused him for 7 years
The dad coached his young son and friend to perform sexual acts in front of him.
'An ethical dilemma': 30-year medical career ended by Covid vaccine stance
Doctor tried to keep practising under Māori customary law.
'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trial
After struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.
Lawyer Sue Grey tearful at tribunal: 'I didn’t mean to breach name suppression'
It is alleged lawyer revealed the name of a child who had suppression in two interviews.
Tourist attacked by naked nihilist in 'ferocious' campground rampage
The victim was dragged from her bike and suffered severe injuries.
Schizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural driveway
Defence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.
Fate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with jury
CCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.
'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to Jesus
Wire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.
'I got out, and I ran': Woman allegedly raped by RSE workers escapes out window
She claims they raped her in separate rooms of a property housing seasonal workers.
Defence probes heart disease's role in death of alleged murder victim
A pathologist confirmed Jason McNae's heart disease sped up his death.
Man paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250
Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.
Trail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob member
Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.
Govt considered disestablishing Māori Crown Relations Office
It was decided to retain office as a departmental agency to "minimise disruption".
Dunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cuts
Broken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ Herald
Former St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot pools
But Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.
'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaults
The offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.
Under-fire police boss to take up 'temporary opportunity' after bullying ruling
The IPCA said Bruce Bird's management style was 'no longer acceptable' for the police.
'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip club
Then, two months later Passion Vailea viciously attacked a woman at the supermarket.
'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawl
The now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.