Man who lived with murdered girlfriend’s corpse for nearly a month denied parole
Gordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend to death during a fight about rent.
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Scott Watson appeal: Controversial evidence relating to hair strands to be tested in court
Watson was convicted of double murder in 1999 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Police find hundreds of cannabis plants in house - and two overstayers hidden in the roof
Indoor cannabis-growing operation described as a "very serious commercial enterprise".
'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trial
Defence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.
'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beating
Inmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.
Officer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's blades
She responded by kicking and punching him before trying to bite the officer's arm.
Woman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failures
The post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.
Reliability of witnesses questioned as Scott Watson tries to clear his name
Witnesses helped identify the man last seen with Ben Smart and Oliva Hope.
'Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bed
Care staff feared the 30-year-old might act aggressively so they left her alone.
'It was like herding cats': Dad accused of abuse describes challenges of raising five boys
The father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.
Busted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake money
Couple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.
Double murderer Scott Watson continues fight to clear his name
He was convicted of killing Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on New Year's Eve in 1997.
'It's simply not enough': Funding running out for prisoner tattoo removal scheme
Te Kahui Kani is removing his Mongrel Mob tattoos - but only has funding for 6 sessions.
Youth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealed
Teenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.
A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl
The 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.
He was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ring
Herbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.
Dragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorry
Jacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.
'It’s your fault I got fired': Woman attacks colleague she blamed for job loss
Three weeks later she punched a woman stocking Easter products at The Warehouse.
Assistant principal who gave students sex toys facing criminal charges
Seelan Ramiah sent naked pictures of himself to a student and a colleague.
'When are you going to grow up?' Judge blasts dad who punched man at kids' rugby
Lindon Matthews claims he was offended at the way another dad looked at him.
'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fire
But he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.
Thieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammo
The whereabouts of some of the stolen guns remains unknown.
A meth lab, 14kg of cannabis, $120k cash allegedly found hidden in dense bush
A man and woman are on trial for their alleged involvement in a large meth lab.
Assistant principal offered students sex toys at school
Seelan Ramiah abused his position of authority for his own sexual gratification.
Supreme Court: Minister was wrong to cancel woman’s passport based on terrorism fears
'The briefing paper was not fair, accurate and adequate.'
'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bail
Mason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.
Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat
He was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.
Asian cuisine expert paid $116k for visa - then worked 14hr days for fractional pay
Chef Jian Zhang endured long shifts exceeding 70 hours per week at Panda Restaurant.
'Unsubstantiated' claims in independent radio station's anti-vaccine advert
The advert claimed "tens of thousands" of people had been harmed by the vaccine.
'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed
'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'
Principal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinos
The principal made 117 unauthorised transactions over two years.
School worker, charged with indecency, told to surrender passport
Man remanded on bail to appear in the Hastings court again on July 2.
Woman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attack
A jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat
'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'