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Lawyer accused of borrowing $50,000 from client on day of divorce settlement

A woman complained to the Law Society that her lawyer allegedly borrowed $50,000 from her.

Victim rang Spark for internet help, 30 minutes later a scammer rang back

"Your fingerprints are all over this," Judge condemns offender.

'Blow her away': Mum threatens to shoot police officer in face

The solo mother said she meant no malice but a judge disagreed.

Drug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apology

Judge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.

Maritime NZ lays charges after two port deaths

Two port workers died within six days of each other in April last year.

Linwood Park murder accused raises question of insanity

The man's lawyer said his client's fitness to stand trial would not be an issue.

MBIE ordered to pay compensation, reinstate worker after unlawful sacking

'It was not open for the ministry to conclude there had been misconduct.'

Man hits father, who later dies, but judge tells son ‘you didn’t cause that’

Father dies in hospital 16 days after being struck in ribs by son.

Uphill battle: Arthritic student ousted from hall for being too old, sues Victoria University

His new accommodation left him with a 'painful' walk uphill.

Pair alleged to have shot at Hamilton police remanded in custody

The second man will appear in court this afternoon.

Man jailed for ‘massage’ that turned into sexual assault

Cheol Min Hong drove at such speed to the woman's home he got a speeding ticket.

Crown successful in appealing 501 deportee’s case against returning prisoner legislation

The man, known only as 'G' was deported to New Zealand in 2019.

Not guilty plea to alleged rape, abduction of young girl

The alleged incident took place near the Blenheim Railway Station.

Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong

'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'

‘Out of her depth’: Realtor overstated the size of land plots she was selling

One of the lots was only 61 per cent of the size they had been promised.

Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses

The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.

'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'

The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.

'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to death

The calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.