The Christchurch District Court was told of the girl's brave efforts.

The van's driver makes sure there's a path for his getaway.

Resident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.

Judge John Walker has warned of the dangers of carrying knives for protection.

Sam Fakalago, 30, received his patch posthumously after he was shot dead by police.

King Cobras gang members escorting the body of Sam Fakalago, shot by police in Wellington last week, on his way to burial in Auckland. Video / George Block

A truce has been called between rival gangs the Killer Beez and Tribesmen after a three-week blitz of shootings and suspicious fires. Video / NZ Herald

Shock news that Paul Wilson had killed again too much for first victim's father.

The 35-year-old was due to go on trial later this month but changed his plea today.

Peace talks between Tribesmen and Killer Beez leads to temporary truce in gang war.

Advocate: 'We institutionalised him. It seems wrong to now just foist him off onto Samoa.'

The man sexually abused both stepdaughters, one was just 8 years old when it began.

James Mills, who was on bail at the time of the murder, will remain behind bars.

Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.

Jamie Nicholas got a discount on his sentence because he was addicted to methamphetamine.

Man being dealt with as adult for crimes committed as a youth was factor in avoiding jail.

Police need the public's help to locate the driver of a stolen ute involved in a crash.

Second suspect arrested in connection with the disappearance of two men in remote Amazon.

Hermanus 'Theo' Kriel has been denied parole, to the relief of Liberty's family.

A week after his death, Sandy Graham sent Dale Watene's mother a friend request.

Chris Hipkins admits ground to make up with police and 'more we can do around gangs'.

Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.

Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.

Authorities say she was actually claiming $420,00 for patients who weren't eligible.

Mother left sobbing after offender's dramatic exit from court.

Members of the Tribesmen gang allegedly bashed a motorist in a disturbing attack.

Taupiri School, north of Ngaruawahia, was sent into lockdown during the incident.

Macy Randall begged her then-boyfriend to tell her he hadn't shot Bayden Williams,

Police are asking the public for help to find two men who allegedly robbed the store.

A judge sent a pool of potential jurors home on Tuesday after court cases collapsed.