Intern Melanie Govender was paid $25,000 but says she should be treated as an employee.

Murder conviction to be appealed on grounds of 'fitness to stand trial'

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

Police and an employer objected, but the licensing authority said yes.

Man's rehabilitation efforts since police's cannabis raids have kept him out of prison.

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

The collision was so forceful the victim's car was compacted to just 65cm on impact.

Whanau to share in land destined for son after couple failed to sign updated will.

Mongrel Mob member was killed by his own gang after he stole from the wrong dealer.

She was seeing halos and flashing lights, they gave her prescriptions for new glasses.

Taurerewa failed to charge his GPS electronic monitoring device on a number of occasions.

Informed consent is at the heart of the Code of Rights for New Zealand patients.

The trial was due to start its sixth day when it had to be aborted.

An appeal was granted for a former child-care worker decades after she was convicted.

The judge hopes the 'bright, bubbly, intelligent' girl can recover from the abuse.

Newspaper delivery driver describes moment he struck and killed a horse loose on a highway

The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.

Even from inside prison, Nicola Sara Watts was trying to create her deceptions.

Helen Fraser's Rottweiler allegedly attacked a Tauranga vet in October last year.

Offender on third strike denied delay of sentencing until after three strikes law repeal.

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

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

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

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

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

Whangārei man on bail taunts cops into an early morning car chase.

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

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

An alleged debt and a hit on a man's head led to a vicious assault in May last year.

Scott Peters attempted to import eight international plants into the country.