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'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague
The women resigned after an internal disciplinary meeting at the law firm.
'Absolutely terrifying': Group storms dairy with machete
A lone operator of a dairy was left terrified after a group rushed into her store, confronting her with a machete and making demands.
One of NZ's worst sex offenders will be monitored for another 10 years
McIntosh, 52, was convicted of raping a 6-year-old in 1989 and having unlawful sexual connection with a 2-year-old in 1993.
Judge catches arsonist using AI to pen apology letters
Judge Tom Gilbert was unimpressed when he made the discovery after reading Michae Ngaire Win's correspondence and putting it through ChatGPT software to test its authenticity.
Man jailed after strangling partner more than 40 times
A man subjected his partner to almost two years of violence, including chasing her with a spade after she stabbed him following a violent episode.
Aucklander slams jury process, calls for reform
Nico van Rooyen was stoked to get called for jury service, only to be left deflated and out of pocket after the experience.
Inside the quiet war at Christchurch's border
Veteran Customs staff describe how crime, technology and drug smuggling have transformed New Zealand border security.
Farmer banned from owning livestock for life after sheep neglect
Inspectors found sheep suffering from advanced foot-rot, necrotic tissue and maggot infestation.
Teacher who dragged crying preschooler by the wrist struck off, hit with $20k bill
The child was upset and distressed and complained, 'Kaaren hurt me'.
Mongols gang member and 501 deportee with firearms history caught with 3D-printed gun
Benjamin Henderson was also found with ammunition and methamphetamine.
Drunk mother assaults 3-year-old autistic son in front of neighbours
While there were no visible injuries, the single mother was told she needs to learn different strategies so she doesn't take her frustrations out on her son.
Multimillion-dollar Tribesmen drug syndicate dismantled
A two-year police operation dismantled a multimillion-dollar drug network, resulting in jail for Tribesmen members and associates.
Mongrel Mob associate sentenced for gang kidnapping
A gang member suffered a collapsed lung, fractured eye socket and fractured ribs after a beating that involved weapons, including a child's bike.
'Where's the dosh?': Two violent home invasions in one night by group demanding cash
The group went on to target another address just an hour later, where a woman was held for two hours as they demanded money.
Assault victim sentenced after unlawful citizen's arrest backfires
Frustrated at police progress on his case, Steven Gardiner decided to take the law into his own hands.
Man charged over death of popular postie in Leeston
David Bullock was killed after being hit by a car during his last day of work before retirement.
Refugee businessman sentenced for $800,000 stolen car chop shop
A refugee from Afghanistan went on to establish a chop shop which received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.
Missed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous' pains for years
The woman, who has since died, lost 6kg in four weeks but wasn't referred for further tests.