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Realtor listed home and used owner's signature on documents without her consent

He has now been found guilty of misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.

Former sex industry figure, 78, jailed for cocaine smuggling

The liquid cocaine was hidden in wine bottles and stored in the fridge.

'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies

The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.

Man threatened to cut off partner’s head and ‘mount it on his vehicle like a trophy’

He sent 21 pages of messages, all containing abusive and degrading language.

Teen who killed stranger with martial arts kick released from prison

He will now serve five months of home detention for the admitted manslaughter.

Sealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos

'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.

Drug importer who surrendered to authorities gets sentence reduced

High Court judge gives Aiyaz Umarji credit for returning to NZ to face justice.

'Significant humiliation': Woman's photo hung publicly in agency for years

Now she is seeking compensation for the breach of her privacy and 'injury to feelings'.

Drink driver caused crash then fled as elderly man's lungs filled with fluid

Now he's going to jail after leaving behind three injured people needing medical help.

Refugee abused as a boy in camps grew up to become a rapist in NZ

He spent four years in refugee camps as a young child.

'Traumatised': Disabled man found face down, sleeves tied in knots to restrict his hands

It was also claimed the man's sleeves were nailed to the wall.

Chinese medicine therapist rubbed patient's breasts, called her 'beautiful'

He also admitted to using a vibrating massager on 'intimate' parts of her body.

Family of Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods tearful as man pleads guilty to manslaughter

The public gallery was filled with Woods’ family and friends, many of whom were emotional.

‘There is no motive': Man's 'frenzied’ hammer killing of step-dad

'It appears the offending was shockingly out of character for you'.

Neighbours dispute: Restraining orders issued to stop 'World War 3'

Legal shots fired between neighbours over gun range and security cameras on right-of-way.

'Distraught' couple take action against holiday park after losing sea-view site

Booking blunder denies pair same prime spot they had used for 20 years.

Drunk, drugged driver fails in appeal after clocking 150km/h before injuring woman in crash

Winiata was jailed after the crash but appealed his sentence, claiming it was too harsh.

Horror film billboards taken down after complaints they were terrifying

The advertisement showed a close-up of two girls with demonic eyes and bloody mouths.