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Gang leader with 84 convictions hands over $300,000 of ill-gotten gains
Police had sought $1.6 million which they estimated Pink netted through gang life.
'Did it happen?': Jury find youth not guilty of school sexual assault
The jury found there was reasonable doubt and acquitted the boy on all charges.
Woman in tears as she appears in court charged with murdering gang member
She is accused of murdering a Mongrel Mob member, Te Reo Wickcliffe-Heta.
War in the workplace: What does it take to fight your employer?
'I have to walk out of this building with people thinking I'm a bully, and I didn't know.'
Bigamy, abuse and 'human-trafficking': How a mother and son found 'sanctuary' in New Zealand
They weren't destined for New Zealand but once they landed, they instantly sought refuge.
'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker
Jaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.
Legal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loans
The ComCom alleges both companies didn't properly assess their customers' financial means.
Eight charged in crackdown on pokie machine 'corruption'
The offending gives the gambling sector a bad name, says Internal Affairs.
Girl as young as 6 among gymnastics coach's victims
As a gymnastics coach, Gregory Pask lured his victims by building a trusted reputation.
KiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook Strait
The Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.
Boxing day beach tragedy: Stolen cash, paranoid delusions, and a mystery death
Walkers found thousands in cash strewn across the beach before human remains were found.
'I said no': When a woman's word isn't enough for police to lay rape charges
Her medical file said: "Sex assault by bodily force: Probable".
Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions
He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.
'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailed
Roger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.
A house fire, rubbish, unmown lawns - debt collector to chase tenant
A tenant owes more than $10k to ex-landlord for rent arrears, damage and rubbish clean-up.
'He's crazy': Doctor whose competence questioned lashes out
Teimur Youssefi made disrespectful comments about a former boss after concerns raised.
Teen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and conviction
Workplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.
'He can't control himself': Man draws blood after biting officer's arm
Damien Cripps wasn't taking his ADHD medication at the time.
'Milk bar bandit': Young father kicked out of Australia, leaves behind kids
He held up several milk bars across Melbourne, making off with cash and cigarettes.
Schoolgirl allegedly assaulted in gym toilets by older student
Teen's evidence: 'He pulled me into the bathroom and told me I have to do what he says'.
'We trusted you': Salon manager put client payments into her own account
Lisa Hermes thought she was entitled to the $2808 after incurring expenses.
Judge rebukes violent man: What kind of message are you sending to your daughter?
'What would you say if she came home with a black eye?'
The Mob captain, the gambler and the prison ring controlled by a phone hidden in a toilet
More than 300 texts and 450 calls were made to smuggle drugs into prison.
Teen on learner licence doing twice the speed limit crashed and killed his mate
Brodee Broughton died after being thrown from the car, which landed on top of him.
'If you scream, I will stab you': Kidnapper threatened girls with screwdriver
The girls were not physically hurt but were emotionally traumatised after escaping.
Govt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employee
MSD should have sought permission from the court first.
'Appalling driving' - US finance manager spent 10 min on wrong side of road before crash
Finance manager Brett Reck forks out $26k contribution to cost of damage from crash.
Unruly neighbours: Tenant finds neighbour hiding in his ceiling
He heard a noise coming from his ceiling ... but it wasn't rodents causing problems.
The tale of two community groups who were both ripped off by trusted employees
The women lied, forged, stole thousands of dollars - and showed little remorse.
Strangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murder
New Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?
'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic client
He stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.
'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teen
Judge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.
'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back
The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.