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New homeowners say they've been misled into buying non-compliant homes
Several first time Auckland homeowners are facing bills of potentially tens of thousands of dollars to complete landscaping works or demolish work already done to comply. Audio
Jury begins deliberations in suitcase murders trial
The defence argues Hakyung Lee suffered mental illness, when she killed her children four years ago.
Suitcase murders: Accused's lies all point to her guilt, says Crown
The jury heard the closing arguments today in the trial of Hakyung "Jasmine" Lee, who admitted causing her children's deaths in 2018.
Denied right to learn Braille: the RNZFB apology
Low vision and blind survivors of abuse under state care have shared stories of neglect, physical and psychological abuse and barriers to education, at the formal apology by Royal New Zealand…
Teacher in tears giving evidence about children found dead in suitcases
Mary Robertson said Yuna Jo was "beautifully behaved" and that Minu Jo was a "joyful bubbling boy".
Drug found in bodies of two children left in suitcases
Their mother does not dispute causing their deaths, but says the loss of her husband drove her to insanity, the court has heard.
Director fined $54k for running unsafe housing for migrant workers
Dozens of container-style cabins had inadequate fire systems and weren't arranged in a way to provide appropriate escape routes, the judge said.
Amazon and the case of the missing NZ data centres
Additional details of Amazon's announcement are casting doubt on claims of a boost to jobs and GDP.
Jetstar fined $2.25m for misleading customers
The low cost airlinewas sentenced over what it told fliers about compensation.
Musicians, leaders, grandmothers: Dozens of Kiwis' accounts banned
An award-winning rapper is among those distressed after exhausting all options to regain their social media accounts.
Mother pleads not guilty after baby's body found in Albert Park
The woman was granted continued name suppression.
Civil Defence admits knowledge gaps after man swept away in floods
Waikato officials have told an inquest that there were gaps in what it knew about what was happening on the night of the Auckland Anniversary floods.
Kiwis blindsided as social media accounts banned
A dumpling restaurant owner said he paid thousands to a company to help him reinstate his account. Audio
Prisoner allegedly sexually assaulted as calls for help dismissed
A prison watchdog says the 'deeply concerning' incident is still under investigation.
Mt Eden prisoners feel so unsafe that 62% are in voluntary segregation
A watchdog has also highlighted a raft of other issues at the Auckland jail, including staff shortages and limited rehabilitation activities.
'Historic day': Council votes to pass Waitākere Ranges deed
The council will support the setting up of a new joint committee to preserve the area for future generations.
Patients selling meth on hospital wards, sleeping on floors, nurses say
The nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses in interview rooms, seclusion rooms, and sometimes in other wards due to a lack of beds.
Youth Theatre says rape charges against ex-employee did not relate to time working there
Auckland entertainer, Cole Thomas Johnston, is facing charges of indecent assault and sexual violation against a girl aged 12 to 15.
Professional firefighters' union members reject latest pay offer
But Fire and Emergency says it believes the offer is "fair" balancing staff's cost of living pressures alongside the agency's fiscal pressures.
Accountant pleads guilty to manslaughter in dispute over belongings
The Auckland accountant drove her vehicle into Dean Fifield in a dispute over items she said she owned.
Witness absent from Polkinghorne trial wants to give evidence at inquest
Escort Madison Ashton was meant to be a witness for the Crown during a murder trial, but did not show up.
Erebus captain's daughter says memorial belongs in Auckland
The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has shared three possible Christchurch locations for a national memorial with victims' families. Audio