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Doctor, ex-TVNZ presenter ordered to pay $148k for 'misleading' Covid-19 videos

Samantha Bailey posted Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.

‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend

She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.

Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes

The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.

A Mongrel Mob teen’s court lies in a murder case and a two-year police probe

He gained his Mongrel Mob patch before sentencing but told the court he had cut ties.

Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats

The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

'I want him held accountable:' Sexually violated teen’s plea as offender avoids jail time

The teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.

Judge Ema Aitken awaits her fate after incident at exclusive Auckland club

Judge Aitken awaits her fate after a judicial review into the decision to investigate her.

'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operation

He ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.

‘Avoidable’: Coroner finds patient had the means and opportunity to end his life

Shaun Gray died in Palmerston North Hospital's Ward 21 which is 'not fit for purpose'.

What happened at the NZ First event? Judge's defence of alleged Northern Club incident

NZ First claims she shouted: 'He’s lying! How can you let him say that?'.

Pensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink driving

Now he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.

Woman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken leg

The 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.

‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – again

The man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.

Disgraced car dealer known for sending customers lewd photos owes $620k

Chris Schwartz has a penchant for sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.

Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling

When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.

Man who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’

The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.

‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnapping

The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.

Workplace banter or sexual harassment? Firefighter reinstated after wrongful dismissal

Fire and Emergency NZ aren't happy and are considering appealing the ERA decision.