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No deal ruled on sex offender's appeal

Sex offender Dylan Edward Coleman's right to appeal a supervision order has been denied.

'Devastating impact on families' as $8m lost on pokies in region in a year

Problem Gambling Foundation says harmful gambling affects every aspect of a person's life.

Parole denied for Black Power members jailed for killing rival

Parole denied for four Black Power members jailed for the killing of a rival gang member.

ERA steps in after Thai restaurant refuses to pay ex-worker costs

Thai Orchid owner Julian Stokes has to pay a further $8055.31 in costs.

House of horrors: $30,000 meth damage, tenants ordered to pay up

Tests revealed meth levels of up to 11 times higher than the national safety standard.

Customs doesn't know what tikanga principles it breached in sacking worker

Former employee who refused to get vaccinated has taken Customs to the Employment Court.

Waikato farmer Ken McIntyre, partner avoid jail after dumping waste into stream

Kenneth McIntyre organised a contractor to unlawfully dig into a stream.

Man jailed for sending hundreds of messages to ex partner

'You need to accept that the relationship is over,' judge tells abusive ex.

Judge orders Covid jab for kids, bans dad from contact until they're vaccinated

Doctor: Children with pre-existing conditions have the most to gain from being vaccinated.

Defence Force U-turn on Anzac Day parade celebrations

Defence Force enforces a no-mix and a no after-match policy for staff at parades.

Man dies from head injury suffered in horse attack

Michael King was breaking in an Appaloosa when it reared up and kicked him.

'No no no, I want to die': Woman resists being saved from fire she allegedly started

A man tried to drag his ex from their burning house - but she resisted.

Hamilton alleged kidnapping: 'I had a threat against my baby ... it was too risky to call the cops'

A woman allegedly kidnapped says she was reluctant to call police out of fear.

Fatal dog attack on baby: Accused changes plea - again

The man is now fighting the charge again, while his lawyer also has a battle on his hands.

Council-owned contractor fails to claw back more than $80k in legal costs

The contracting firm has failed to punish a union by seeking payment of all legal costs.

Watchdog identifies police failings while investigating family harm

A woman was feared dead after police made multiple mistakes handling Gisborne incident.

Unfair dismissal costs kitchen company more than $25,000

A cabinetmaker who quit after his employer failed to pay him has been awarded the sum.

Landlord owed $20,000 in repairs and unpaid rent on $2m Auckland rental

Tenant takes furniture, leaving house filthy with damaged carpets and broken windows.