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Couple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bust

Police found 331 cannabis plants in four different stages of cultivation and $153k cash.

Woman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury

'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge.

'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub

'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'

'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant pain

The doctor overlooked a crucial ultrasound finding before removing part of her thyroid.

Family didn't have a chance to say goodbye after teen died from post-op complications

HDC: A significant number of changes have been made to the health sector since the death.

'Vile, degrading': Predator contends teen victim wouldn't have visited if he was unhappy

Shane Bell's victim told the court he wanted the 49-year-old jailed for a long time.

'A monster': Woman discovered abusive husband had been secretly recording her

She was forced to send the man photos proving her whereabouts.

Calendar Girls told to take down social media posts that were too revealing

Seven women are seeking a declaration over their employment status with Calendar Girls.

'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaid

The couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.

'Slap in the face': Grieving mum decries jail term for 11yo daughter's killer

Emma-Jane Kupa was fatally knocked from her bike by an angry and intoxicated driver.

'A lot of fast food': Mum who stole $500k from employer blew most on takeaways

The mother of five was ordered to pay reparation of $100,000.

'No physical origin': Jailed wheelchair-using rapist's disability under scrutiny

Stephen Wilson claims he was injured in a prison van after his arrest.

Should teen rapist be sentenced as a youth he was at the time, or the adult he is now?

The Supreme Court is being asked if it was fair to sentence him as an adult.

'Sex monster' continues to minimise 18 years of rape, violence, sadism of two partners

Allan Rosewarne is now eligible for parole but remains behind bars.

Colombian woman who escaped drug cartels was given a new life in NZ – now she's behind bars

Claudia Romero Lopez didn’t leave her old life behind.

'I felt really duped': Senior police manager alleges bullying and 'boys' club' culture

Bridget Doell claims she was excluded from key decisions and faced bullying.

'It's been spent': Father and daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is gone

The pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.

ECE reliever described child exploitation material as 'grossly beautiful'

Phoebe Robertson said she was 'addicted' to disgusting things.