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Jury finds man guilty of multi-million dollar cannabis operation
The cannabis grow had the potential to turn over $24 million a year.
'Were you active?': Manager fired for harassing junior employee
The manager repeatedly looked at the woman's LinkedIn profile when she began ignoring him.
Forgery ring foiled, fake documents shut down by Customs
'New Zealand must act or show itself to act as a good global citizen,' judge said.
Co-instigator of NZ's largest prison riot eligible for parole
Ali Taipari was jailed for six years and three months but can be released on time served.
'Is that all you have?' Serial bank robber held up currency exchange
The value of currency he made off with was around $25,000.
‘Skin was falling off’: Whakaari chopper pilot comforted burns victims
Brian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.
Two accused of swindling Afghan refugees plead not guilty
Defence counsel for the accused are expecting about 24,000 pages of disclosure.
Migrant pensioner wins fight against MSD after it denies his superannuation by one day
The Indian migrant lodged his application for superannuation in February 2020.
'Genuine fear’: Auckland pub security staff are hiding their identities
Threats to staff have got to the point where they feared for their safety.
Tiny homes business owner Warren Sinclair denies tax evasion
Businessman Warren Sinclair is facing 68 charges of unpaid money to Inland Revenue.
'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murder
Rei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.
'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
Appeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jail
The Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.
'On the run': Accused cannabis grower gives evidence
Truong says he was a translator for two men named David and Lee.
Cabbies claim almost $1m lost through Covid-19 levy policy
The levy policy was also 'unfair and prejudicial' to drivers, the group allege.
'You’ll look like a MILF driving it': The car yard’s advert that's ruffled feathers
A car yard's risqué advert has been banned, but not for the reason you'd think
'I abused her love for me': Father jailed for sex with teen daughter
The man had a sexual relationship for more than a year with his 19-year-old daughter.
30-year-old sexual offence brings more jail time
Woman made complaint in 2020, many years after being raped as 13-year-old.
'Move, move, move': Terrifying raw footage of Whakaari eruption shown at trial
The island erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring another 25.
'Reeking' of fumes: Carpet layer's death due to toxic solvent
Ryan Mead died from toxic fumes after installing carpet.
Deteriorating health: Young Fijian dad who has paid $100,000 for dialysis can stay in NZ
The 32-year-old was facing deportation.
School bus driver sacked after waving down cops to warn unruly students
The driver found a dismissal letter in her mailbox on Christmas Eve.
Two wrongs make a right: Man uses proceeds of crime to repay $21,000 in wrongfully received Covid-19 subsidies
Police found $31,000 in cash, drugs and a firearm, but they had no search warrant.
Burglar released from jail so he doesn't become 'a more hardened criminal'
The man stole $15,000 worth of clothing and attacked a man about the head with pruners.
‘Severely lacking’: Midwife found in breach of patient rights after baby stillborn
The mother repeatedly asked for further ultrasound scans.
White Island trial begins: What you need to know
The trial is expected to run for four months.
Sleeping man wakes to find property manager in his room filming him in bed
"We understand we're not perfect people... but our privacy is a big issue," says tenant.
Rogue robotic vacuum cleaner's rampage causes $3.5k in damage
The expensive vacuum went rogue after being left to its own devices.
Ex-gang member who bashed rival avoids jail after rehab stint
'You are a different man now than you were then,' the judge told a man who bashed a rival.
Gangster due to fly free denied parole after dumb decisions
Gordon Runga was ready to be paroled from prison until he got caught climbing the fence.
Unhappy camper: Owner of 26yo van takes dealer to court after it fails WOF
'It’s a nearly 30-year-old car with almost 300,000 on its odometer,' the dealer says.
'Your behaviour crushed their dreams': Lion park director jailed for assaults on women
One victim said she has lost her spark. Another said she will never be the same.
'Home and income': But downstairs kitchen was unconsented
A real estate agent who misled a buyer has had part of her appeal upheld.