‘Not exactly buildable’: Builder misleads council to save client money
The builder said he only did it because he was under pressure to meet a deadline.
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'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rort
Two of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.
Soldier accused of spying: Hearing to restart in closed court after year-long delay
Soldier facing 17 charges of espionage and attempting to commit espionage.
'Two broken ankles': Victim of inflatable slide collapse to get $10k
TCDC failed to do due diligence on operator with a poor safety record.
'Vulnerable' migrant worker sacked without warning, awarded $17k
Jungbin Son relied on his job to remain in New Zealand.
Stashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentences
The man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.
Young man planted secret bathroom cams and posted intimate footage online
Greg Park's offending started when he was 16 or 17.
‘You took away my innocence’: Victims confront stepfather who sexually abused them
Michael Hallinan abused the girls for years.
'Treated like animals': Kiwi deportee says Oz detention centre better than NZ
Man stuck in detention centre says it's the price he'll pay to be near his daughter.
'You're just a kid': Teen jailed for spate of violent bike thefts
One victim was pushed off his bike, punched, and kicked by the group.
Woman had sawn-off shotgun to shoot partner in foot
Judge tells couple violence in their relationship 'needs to be a thing of the past'.
'Hogtied, beaten': Man's tortuous ordeal at hands of burglars
Burglar Mark Simon was jailed for seven years. Two alleged co-offenders remain at large.
Prisoners to get devices in cells as courts go digital
Artificial intelligence to be used in justice system "with appropriate safeguards".
'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attack
The group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.
Top lawyer Murray Tingey apologises for harassing female colleague
‘I felt so ashamed’: Lawyer admits breaking down ex's door
Lucky 13: Serial Northland drunk driver avoids prison
The man was driving drunk on a zero-alcohol licence at the time of arrest.
Homeless man attacks, sexually violates disabled woman after she let him sleep on her couch
The victim agreed to let the homeless man sleep on the couch but he came into her bed.
Former deputy principal suing prestigious private school
A case involving alleged bullying behaviour at St Peter's Cambridge was heard at the ERA.
Two-year ban for lawyer who ignored clients
Overstayers trying to apply for visas to stay in New Zealand had their visas put at risk.
‘Amateurish’: Builder suspended, fined for shoddy church reno
Exposed asbestos, a wonky door, and uneven steps were just some of the workmanship issues.
'Incredibly frightening:' Solo mum afraid of entering shops after dairy robbery
The woman and her daughter were in a dairy when a masked man told her to fill a backpack.
Man uses leaf blower to unlock car and drive drunk
The 'self-confessed alcoholic' is seeking to enter rehabilitation.
International drug-traffickers serving different sentences despite being 'equal partners’
Court acknowledged one dealer was 'serving a significantly more lenient sentence'.
'Motivated by money': Crown argues against Comancheros' appeal
One described himself as the "muscle" for the gang; the other was stopped with $250k.
Bar owner who groped, kissed employee to pay her more than $35,000
Staff members and customers warned the woman not to be left alone with her boss.
Ex political figure pleads not guilty to child sex assault
The alleged offending against two teenage boys happened in the 1990s.
Gynaecologists scrutinised by health watchdog for inadequate consent
Both women will receive apologies for the inadequate consent provided by the clinicians.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
'He'll never work again': Morphine overdose leads to brain injury
A throat cancer patient was pumped with so much morphine his brain was deprived of oxygen.
'Hostile and toxic': Bullied employee awarded $56K after resigning
The woman was placed on work-related stress leave by her doctor.
'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.
'Excessive speed': Man doing 142km/h with kids in car disqualified
He drove into the path of an oncoming truck at speed, to get past the car in front.
'Cruel attack': Dad's shoe imprint left in bruise on boy
Abusive father rates his anger issue only 3/10
Cut above: Defence lawyer axes opponents in and out of courtroom
Defence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping