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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'.

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?