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Sagging ceiling, rotting windows: School trust board ordered to lower rent for flat that was in 'bad state'

The board, chaired by an Anglican bishop, tried to charge $800 per week for two bedrooms.

'I don't want to fight': Man left blind in one eye after vicious assault by colleague

The victim was trying to stop an attack on his colleague by Tai Paekau, 53.

Controversial staff Peakon survey: Social worker gets $25,000 compensation after going to ERA

The worker and manager exchanged allegations of bullying behaviour.

Inquiry finds church, state failed to address abuse at school

Students were abused, neglected and deprived of their human rights.

Bank worker admits siphoning $60k from employer

The woman, aged in her 30s, will file for permanent name suppression at sentencing.

Church groups say restrictions on gatherings breach of human rights

Free To Be Church Trust has gone to the Court of Appeal over the Covid restrictions.

'The most caring individuals ever': Doctors killed in crash at dangerous intersection

Three years on, further changes to make the intersection safer remain 'deferred'.

'Hard-working people in fear of their lives': Youth gang burglars jailed

Zac Edmonds and Quest Outlawz Williams, AKA Nepe, have been jailed.

Mockery over speech impediment drives drinker to brink

Repeat drink-driver stuck in rut of alcohol use to numb the pain of illness and ridicule.

Driver in tight spot after getting stuck in cul-de-sac while allegedly evading police

Defendant asks judge: 'How can they be criminal charges when there was no victim?'

Man has less than five years to live after GP missed cancer signs on two occasions

The HDC found earlier treatment could have stopped the salivary gland cancer's spread.

Couple take wedding company to disputes tribunal over binned blooms, expensive champagne

The couple say the service they received caused emotional harm and 'loss of reputation'.

'I just knew I had to do it': Company man turned whistleblower

Martin Byrne spoke up after a young worker nearly died, a week after a similar accident.

Trustees of iconic marae put on notice in land court decision

Board accepts judge's decision and insists: "The future is bright."

'Violated an understatement': Judge rejects to man's intimate photo claim

The man's argument that the picture was intended for his then-wife was rejected.

'How terrifying': Son steps in to save mum from dad's attack

Claudie Thompson's assaults on his partner were at the highest end.

'Give us your money': Elderly women robbed at knifepoint of pokie winnings

Co-offender Jimi Haerewa was earlier sent to jail for his part in the hold-up.

Man with ‘Once Were Warriors’ upbringing severely injures baby the first time they are left alone

The baby was left unable to see, move or feed without help.