Labour has 8-point lead over National in latest poll
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Businesswoman Sneha Patel exploited workers, failed to pay $50k in wages, entitlements
Over eight months in 2018, she hired the victims, who either had temporary work visas or no visa…
High-flying super yacht designer Charles Robinson in tax evasion case
The court heard Robinson’s records showed money owed to other companies was paid in preference to tax owed…
Waaka Davis sentenced to life in prison for murdering Aaliyah Wilson after shooting wrong person
However, in Davis’ case, the Crown relied on the legal precedent of “transferred malice” where he intended to…
Stewart Island fatal shooting: Hunter fired at ‘dark shadow’ in dense bush, court hears
The night before the shooting included diving for pāua, a shared evening meal and the consumption of alcohol…
Trump has ‘alcoholic’s personality,’ chief of staff says in bombshell interview
“Significant context was disregarded and much of what I, and others, said about the team and the President…
Storm Constable-Carter jailed in Nelson court for extreme child abuse images, zoosadism files
Judge Tony Snell arrived at his decision after the Crown sought a 14-year starting point – the maximum…
Auckland police seize 3D‑printed gun and shotgun in separate stops overnight
Police said a 37-year-old man will appear in Auckland District Court today charged with unlawful possession of a…
National MP Louise Upston marries long-time partner in surprise home wedding
Forty-four members of their immediate family watched as the pair finally exchanged rings after 13 years together. Louise…
Judge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland
The case was heard last week in Manukau District Court before Judge McIlraith, who released his decision this…
Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
“It is likely that increased supply of cocaine to New Zealand has contributed to the expansion of the…
Auckland businessman who took $773k in ANZ commissions gets home detention
However, AIG commission records associated with the ANZ legacy products indicated commission payments were made payable to a…