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Missed scan signs lead to death of newborn, lung removal for another baby

Missed diagnoses involving two babies had 'profound impact' on the families involved.

From art galleries to prison: Artist’s fall from grace after drugs conviction

Susanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.

Man beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad mood

Child's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.

Postvention as prevention: A Māori approach to suicide support

The team supports whānau post-suicide, focusing on trust and community needs.

Online predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police say

Police: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'

Tenant leaves rental in awful condition - but takes carport, gate and garden shed

Landlord wins $27,000 after tenant left rental in 'damaged and very untidy state'.

Meth dealer loses $37,000 in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners called cops on him

Now police have now gained a High Court order to confiscate nearly $37,000.

Seventy-hour weeks and no pay: Worker's nightmare in NZ superette

The worker logged 437 hours in five weeks - all of which was unpaid.

'You’re trusting them': Family speak out after home failed to properly care for dementia patient

Audrey Wilson had repeated falls, a fractured arm and sepsis. She died in hospital.

'Deeply unwell': Inpatient threw boiling water in mental health worker's face

Derive McNeill has since thanked the man for working in the mental health sector.

Proposed law change would give victims final say on sex offenders remaining secret

Proposed law changes would give victims more power - and more protection.

Man jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at roadworks site, nearly kills him

Dave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.

'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's ex

The woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.

'Sustained campaign of terror': Man created 'graphic and repulsive' porn to blackmail women

One victim says finding her images on 'disgusting' websites will haunt her forever.

'A violent, physical fight': Accused pleads guilty part way through stabbing trial

Shane Watson stabbed a man in the neck and shoulder during a brawl this year.

Tourist who spent time in Navy drowned after sinking below Lake Wānaka's surface without warning

Jinwoo Park was a strong swimmer and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

'Holy s***, call 111:' Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash that injured four

Craig Foliola's teen passenger spent a month in hospital but he's avoided a conviction.

Hockey sticks and knives: Chaotic fight leaves man in ICU, dog dead

A jury is being asked to decide who was the aggressor, a home owner or a visitor.