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Peeping pervert named: 'Bandana burglar' who terrorised students, broke into 12 flats

The bandana burglar who terrorised students for two years can finally be unmasked.

Appeal court dismisses claim from descendant of Northland land owners

Member of family which gifted land to Crown fights to be recognised heir in offer-back.

Hawke's Bay prisoner had multiple health issues before his death

Prisoner's death ruled self-inflicted following illness and chronic pain.

'Caught between his two parents': Judge orders 11-year-old to get vaccinated against Covid

His parents warred over whether their son should get the jab, so the judge chose for them.

Sexual proposition: Top teacher wanted to beat student by faking a human rights project

A young boy who was propositioned by Pinky Green tried to tell teachers years later.

Whangarei gunman called friends and family after killing two property managers

Quinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.

Ex-employee besotted with former boss: Why a judge ordered supervision

Woman obsessed with her employer refused discharge without conviction.

Rape victim moved to act after hearing man abused another

Two victims, 20 years apart, speak out about rapist and sex abuser Robin Hermansen.

Teen called taxi to move between her robberies, got pregnant 'on the run'

Saffron Tina Jules Mokotupu jailed for 2yrs 9mths but could get out in time to give birth.

A billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consent

A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.

Rent arrears and squatters threaten lease of strip club in condemned building

The strip club owner didn't pay rent for a year and refused to leave.

Man who sexually abused boys jailed

Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.

Abused Māori siblings believe they wouldn't have been treated 'like a number' if they were Pākehā

'We just needed to be treated like a child who needed love and a place to call home'.

Cyclists encouraged to 'take the lane' at roundabouts to keep safe

Inquest into the death of retired teacher and cyclist Mike Leach continues today.

Church trust writes off $14.8m in Hawke's Bay schools' debts

Anglican Church trust writes off $14.8m in loans advanced to stop schools from closing.

Vaccine pass forgery accused elects trial by jury

Judge sets date for suppression argument because of "public interest" in case.

Rape charge dismissed following complainant's evidence

The complainant accepted she could have had a conversation in which she gave consent.

Defendant hit woman to escape being attacked, lawyer claims

A man charged with wounding with intent was acting in self-defence, his lawyer claims.