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Wife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseas

Nai Yin Xue's daughter was dubbed 'Pumpkin' after being found in Pumpkin Patch clothing.

‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damage

The landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.

Foot fascination teacher says his 'soul was broken' when he stroked girls' feet

Matthew Sue claimed one girl was walking funny and he wanted to check her feet were okay.

‘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'.

Corrections psychologist and inmate’s love affair: ‘All I know is I want to be with you’

The senior professional wrote a treatment report for her lover to help him gain parole.

Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison

Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.

Man with ‘deviant’ interest in children fails to overturn jail sentence he has already served

He was automatically registered as a sex offender but argued the conditions were onerous.

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.