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Hotpot for one? Single diner takes action against restaurant over Chinese dish

A dining policy discriminated against the man's marital status - or so he claimed.

Troubled tenant stabbed landlord multiple times before locking herself in her room

'She violently attacked her landlords, who had twice welcomed her into their home.'

Murder or manslaughter: Did Richard Coburn mean to kill his girlfriend?

That's the question a Hamilton jury is now deliberating.

Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications

Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.

'Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuit

Disqualified driver Libby Ker blamed her behaviour on her use of meth.

'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care

Esther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.

'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all right

Richard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.

‘I hate myself': Mass murderer's u-turn, admits he intended to kill family

Raymond Ratima killed seven of his family members in 1992.

Meth dealer to lose his 'forever car' - a modified Holden that contained father's ashes

It was the sort of car he always wanted to own, his partner told the court.

Judge hits alarm button over looming end to courts' alcohol and drug screening service

But a provider says it will put them in line with other courts around the country.

Group buying drugs at motel launch brutal attack on 'child molester'

The man had a knife held to his throat and was accused of being a sex offender.

Man killed in crash by Fulton Hogan worker - brother attacks road crew with meat cleaver

Only months prior, Nicholas Pukeroa lost his brother.

Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story

Cardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.

Who are the five teen killers trying to get their life sentences quashed?

They each murdered a person when they were teenagers. Now the men want finite sentences.

Inmate punches fellow prisoner in the face, then drops to ground to do sit-ups

The victim lost a tooth when he was struck forcefully in the face without reason.

Incestuous 501: Aus-born Kiwi deported after sex with half-sister who later gave birth

The man's half-sister, 16, gave birth after they slept together.

Released rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail term

Basil Mist offended against five girls aged 7 to 15 and killed his girlfriend.

Man admits causing crash at intersection - but was it dangerous or careless driving?

Witnesses gave evidence John Reti was passing cars on the inside lane.