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'Increased risk': Warnings after DJ dies from fatal drug mix at Splore music festival
Simon Garside performed as a DJ on the final day of Splore '23. Hours later, he was dead.
'Palpable grief': Motorcyclist who killed two people had 11 previous driving convictions
The couple were walking home when Mark Kimber sped through an intersection and hit them.
Man sentenced for taking boy to secluded spot and photographing him without togs on
Antony Quinney will spend 10 months with an ankle bracelet for sexual offending.
‘Hero’ lawyer who rescued torture victim suspended from practice
Jason Yang has been commended for his actions but also suspended from law.
Man accused of fatal shooting, stealing car at gunpoint appears in court
The 20-year-old has been granted name suppression.
‘Appalling and uncouth:’ Drunk lawyer suspended after grabbing colleague’s genitals
The senior lawyer has been suspended for 'deplorable' conduct.
'Didn't think I was going very fast': Uncle pleads guilty after toddler's fatal fall from ute
Aitua Puriri said he didn't believe he was driving very fast at the time his nephew fell.
'Incorrectly coded': Ambulance arrives four hours after 111 call to find woman dead
She was struggling to breathe on the morning of Christmas Eve when she called for help.
CCTV footage shows what daughter did in the wake of allegedly murdering her mother
Her actions included discarding a rubbish bag and replacing her false nails.
Robber stole woman's $2k pokie winnings and left her unconscious outside bar
She was dragged by the robber’s car when she fought to get her money back.
'Terrified': Father and daughter hostages speak of Nelson stand-off ordeal
Victim said he feared he would see his daughter killed in front of him.
'Absolute tragedy': 21yo drove drunk and crashed into tree, killing younger brother
'The consequences are with you for the rest of your life', a judge told Rameka Rewiti.
Coroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111
St John has apologised 'unreservedly' for the distress caused to Wenyi Chen's family.
'The man I once trusted violently raped me': Man jailed for attacking ex-wife next to sleeping child
The man apologised to his victim, but pleaded not guilty.
'Do it now, run him over'. Teen who ran over mother's partner twice can finally be named
Rereamanu Ronaki-Wihapi's mother was drunk, and initially egged him on.
Aspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus
Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot.
‘He’s smooth. He’s a practised thief’: Former club CEO had a secret criminal past
A criminal history check came up clean because Robert Don had changed his name.
Support worker filmed vulnerable woman being taunted, then shared the video
'It is clear from the video recording that (the worker) taunted and threatened Ms A'.
Predator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmasked
He was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.
'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for shanking prison officer
The guard was lured from his office and then attacked by the prisoner.
Traumatised woman who found 'real love and care' in NZ avoids deportation
Immigration and Protection Tribunal finds woman in 'genuine relationship'.
Sick social housing tenant fights eviction bid linked to disruptive visitors
The Tenancy Tribunal heard she was 'extremely vulnerable' and was likely being exploited.
'Safety risks': Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleaners
Security guards at two rural hospitals have been doubling as cleaners on the same shift.
French fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills
'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'
'I will f****n' smash you': Tenant evicted after threats, knife incident
The tribunal found her actions frightened and distressed other tenants and employees.
‘I've done wrong:’ How jailed sex offender tried to fool drug test with chamomile tea
Now it's cost Haydn Christy his chance of being released on parole this month.
'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.