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Company must pay worker who made $30k worth of errors

The employee was allegedly studying when he should have been working.

Insults fly after home owner refuses to pay tradie

The tradie retaliated by calling the home owner a “child molester” and a “con man”.

Put a bung in it: Former homeowner tells new owner after $17k leaking pool claim

The ad said: "Beautiful homestead complete with swimming pool for those hot, sunny days."

'Crushing blow': Trainee pilot's dreams may be over after drunken crash

Junior Hoap borrowed a car, hit a power pole and badly injured his passenger.

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'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?'