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Volunteer's 40-year fight for victims of torment and terror

Victor Boyd's gut instinct told him the stories of physical and sexual abuse were true.

Unjustified dismissal: Oranga Tamariki ordered to reinstate youth worker and pay him $100k

Stephen Baillie was accused of 'intimidating and aggressive' behaviour towards a boy.

Back-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital

'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.

Man who ‘checked out’ of his marriage in 2019 granted divorce, despite wife’s opposition

'It only takes one party to opt out of the marriage,' the judge said.

‘A predator and a beast’: Man jailed for raping and filming assaults on young girl

'You will always be condemned by your actions and always be known as a paedophile.'

Street bashing: healthcare worker suffers ‘coward’s punch’

The man now struggles struggles to continue with work after the attack.

Beaten, chained, dragged behind a car: Farmworker's horrific murder revealed

The body of Jacob Ramsay, a 33-year-old father, was dumped in a rubbish pit.

Fined and censored: Real estate agents failed to get sales agreement properly approved

Real Estate watchdog finds agents actions were seriously negligent while brokering deal.

Motel manager sacked for ‘threatening’ letter awarded almost $27k

The motel manager said the letter was not meant to harm anyone; her boss disagreed.

‘Right-hand man’: Meth delivery driver hid drugs and money in parents' house

Ben Howe was involved in the manufacture of more than 2kg of meth.

Furious wife and cousin who latched on to her anger plotted brutal murder, sentenced

The wife of a slain dairy farmer plotted his death, using her cousin as a scapegoat.

'Playing silly buggers': Offender uses PM's positive Covid test to avoid sentencing

The disqualified driver claimed he couldn't attend court because he has Covid.

Doctor suspended for touching medical students’ breasts

The misconduct was in contrast to his excellent clinical and academic results.

'Virtual riot': Judge slams lawyer Sue Grey, orders investigation

Grey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.

Crystal clear: Seller must send goods to buyer or pay $700 damages

Disputes Tribunal weighs in over $1000 crystal sold for $100.

Cheesecake craving earns drunk driver trip to hospital, conviction

Man caught drink-driving twice within 12 hours, after heading out to buy cheesecake.

Schoolboy raped sleepy, intoxicated classmate at alcohol-fuelled party

Jack Prenter took advantage of a teenage girl severely effected by alcohol.

Judge who presided over landmark tikanga ruling has died

A well-respected high court judge has died.