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‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteer

Tracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.

Tenant trashed property, leaving ‘mountain of rubbish’ and $30k in repairs

The landlord says it took four people four days to clear the rubbish from the property.

Man with brain damage refused booze at Countdown supermarkets for looking drunk

Two Countdown stores refused Grant Pratt so he took them to the Human Rights Commission.

‘Brought to its knees’: Employee’s $500k theft forces business to fold

Elizabeth Donohue used the money on jewellery, gifts, debt, and holidays.

'It broke my heart': Mother's grief after man filmed himself abusing infant and toddler

Damian Nigal Archbold was caught after uploading material he made to social media.

‘Golden ticket’: Father’s court battle to try to stop daughter attending top private school

Her mother wants her at St Cuth's and says not going is like spurning a 'golden ticket'.

Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job

Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.

Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof

The judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.

Tired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mate

Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.

Police officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false report

The officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.

Supreme Court blocks disgraced lawyer Davina Reid's bid for reinstatement

Davina Reid (nee Murray) smuggled contraband into prison for a prisoner she later married.

‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed

The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.

Indecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leader

Judge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.

Security guard’s licence revoked due to alleged gang ties, firearm charges

Aaron Hina's security certificate was revoked due to gang ties.

15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation

Efforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.

Watchdog slams ‘grossly inadequate’ ruling on cop who used belt to ‘reset’ his kids

The officer said he used the belt when other methods of discipline failed.

Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’

The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.

Man jailed for 17 years for decade of abuse and rape

The man was jailed for 17 years for decades of abuse.