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'Lights out': Farmhand gets $25k after threatening, foul-mouthed rant

Teen farmhand so scared of boss' husband he resigned after only three weeks on the job.

Trusted granddad raped and sexually abused young girl for two years, Crown claims

Sinister side of trusted grandfather emerged after bedtime, sexual abuse victim claims.

Brutal attack: Woman slashed, suffers fractured eye socket after using all the meth

The judge said it was a 'brutal attack involving extreme violence'.

Autistic man who bludgeoned love rival to death has appeal dismissed

The man bludgeoned a 19-year-old love rival as his partner slept next to him.

'Living hell': Sri Lankan sex abuse survivor granted NZ refugee status

'She remains nervous, suspicious and vigilant when on public transport' - tribunal

Oranga Tamariki care provider abuse: Man pleads not guilty

He is one of three accused of historic offending against boys.

'Taken too soon': Man accused of drug driving in crash that killed passenger

A young dad was killed when the car he was a passenger in smashed into a parked truck.

Spending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobes

There was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.

Prison rioters caused $1 million in damage

Paul Makoare was just 18 years old and a remand prisoner when he took part in the riot.

Man who ‘received messages’ from Peaky Blinders stabbed woman to death, found insane

The man will now be held in hospital as a special patient.

'Appeal allowed': ACC ordered to reassess claim for hernia cover

ACC decision not to review claim it denied for hernia cover is unreasonable, judge says.

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

Investigators looking at Cyclone Hale damage now considering effects of Gabrielle.

Strip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommends

A huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.

US couple who fled to Auckland jailed after death of son

Their adopted 7-year-old son died after a long period of neglect.

Samoan church leaders sentenced for $170,000 tax fraud

The pastor, treasurer and Sunday school leader of the Manukau church were involved,

Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing

Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.

Tinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scam

The victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.