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Robber fails to claim back $5000 awarded to victim of service station hold-up

Joshua Van Silfhout took money and cigarettes from a service station in 2010.

'Trimmed ya bush lately': Complaint over council's 'grubby' gardening advice

It was dubbed 'just plain grubby humour'.

'Gross breach of trust': Former scoutmaster jailed for sex abuse of boys

He was considered a 'father figure' to his victims, the court heard.

Woman confronts man who sexually abused her as a child

He told her it was their "little secret" and would often buy her McDonalds aftward.

Woman who says army officer sexually violated her accused of 'charade'

Trial hears what was supposed to be a consensual encounter, allegedly turned violent.

Smashed over the head with pot plant for cigarette

Backpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.

Death of malnourished pregnant mare could result in life ban for stud farmer

Robert Lewis ignored his duty to obtain veterinary and other assistance for pregnant mare.

‘Good guys who got caught up in addiction’: Court of Appeal quashes meth cooks’ minimum period of imprisonment

The men will now be eligible for parole, after showing 'rehabilitative potential'.

Coronial inquest begins into care given by midwife after 30-hour-old baby died

A midwife’s conduct is under the microscope after a newborn stopped breathing.

Documents allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new home

Couple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.

Man charged over alleged LAB concert stabbing

Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm denied bail.

Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike

The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.

Ship to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burns

Companies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.

Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported

She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.

'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before death

The manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.

'39 seconds': CCTV reveals fatal fight between gang members and father-of-six

Two brothers are on trial for manslaughter over the death of a Te Kūiti man in Ōtorohanga.

'Misleading': Complaints over influencer Simone Anderson’s promotion of protein powder, vitamins during pregnancy

The influencer's plugging of protein powder and vitamins while pregnant landed complaints.

Tenants forced to stand on wooden planks in bathroom so they didn't fall through rotting floor

Tribunal: Tenants entitled to use bathroom without fear of falling through floor.