Inheritance mystery: He's alive and well - but ignoring a $300,000 windfall. So a court has now ruled he doesn't exist
He's been avoiding attempts to contact him for 14 years. Even a PI couldn't track him.
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'Sense of obligation': 73yo helped senior Mongrel Mob member by joining drug ring
The man was being harassed and the gang member protected him in exchange for help.
Former top sports star admits assault and wilful damage in offending spanning three days
He told police he was 'angry' at the time of the incidents.
Clean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three wines
She and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.
Nurse claims unfair sacking from IV therapy company was 'retaliation'
The man raised concerns there was illegal prescribing happening within the company.
'Wrong man, wrong car': Man in custody for two years cleared of rape after 'flawed' investigation
The man said he had been trying to help his friend and was then accused of rape.
Treatment injury? ACC appeals against compensation award to teen born with spina bifida
She claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.
Ngaruawahia death: Accused remanded for mental health assessments
The 23-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
Trusted grandfather figure admits sexually abusing girl
A trusted grandfather figure changes plea to admit sexual abuse of young girl.
Police use of ‘excessive force’ might not have happened if earlier complaint was addressed
The detainee says he attacked the officer because he believed he would be assaulted again.
Elderly man says he ‘didn’t know’ possessing child abuse images was illegal
Man had 68,500 images and videos on his computer and hard drives.
Young mum linked to Comancheros’ meth operation faces possible deportation to Oz
If deported, her daughter will be permanently separated from her 501 deportee father.
Man's hidden cameras capture ex-partner in compromising positions
“She felt upset and disgusted at the intrusion on her privacy.”
Violent offender vows to change for his children
“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”
'Caring' teacher who hit his own children with a broom and shoe will remain in the classroom
The tribunal commended the teacher's efforts to work on his issues.
Chinese businessman takes action in NZ courts to prise $1.5m from millionaire murderer Fang Sun
New Zealand court issues order enforcing Chinese judgment.
'I just want my finger back': Bakeworks fined after workers’ fingers mangled in machinery
A second injured woman says she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares.
'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the sea
Pāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.
'That's not my name': Activist Brad Flutey challenges judge in court
The one-time political candidate was found guilty of a number of charges.
Autistic man on learners licence killed in car accident 'pressured' into driving colleagues to work
'No one should die due to an employer’s negligence' - grieving dad.
Primary teacher let student use her personal phone for chat with imprisoned dad
"S*** that might not have been such a good idea" - Teacher
Teen confronts man in court who kidnapped, drugged her
Dean Cumming was jailed for four and a half years.
Ex-member of charitable organisation sentenced for child sex abuse images
The man was 'disgusted' by his actions and has shown genuine remorse, the court heard.
Child sex offender caught after bank alerts authorities to ‘questionable online purchases’
Registered child sex offender's online purchases alerts bank.
Lizard poaching: judge orders secrecy to protect geckos at centre of court case
New Zealand geckos can fetch thousands of dollars on the international market.
'Lights out': Farmhand gets $25k after threatening, foul-mouthed rant
Teen farmhand so scared of boss' husband he resigned after only three weeks on the job.
Trusted granddad raped and sexually abused young girl for two years, Crown claims
Sinister side of trusted grandfather emerged after bedtime, sexual abuse victim claims.
Brutal attack: Woman slashed, suffers fractured eye socket after using all the meth
The judge said it was a 'brutal attack involving extreme violence'.
Autistic man who bludgeoned love rival to death has appeal dismissed
The man bludgeoned a 19-year-old love rival as his partner slept next to him.
'Living hell': Sri Lankan sex abuse survivor granted NZ refugee status
'She remains nervous, suspicious and vigilant when on public transport' - tribunal
Oranga Tamariki care provider abuse: Man pleads not guilty
He is one of three accused of historic offending against boys.
'Taken too soon': Man accused of drug driving in crash that killed passenger
A young dad was killed when the car he was a passenger in smashed into a parked truck.
Spending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobes
There was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.
Prison rioters caused $1 million in damage
Paul Makoare was just 18 years old and a remand prisoner when he took part in the riot.