Court declares man girl’s stepdad, despite splitting from her mother
The man didn't feel he should have to keep supporting the teen once the marriage ended.
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Landlord challenged about leaky home repairs responded by sending family an eviction notice
They suffered for over a year while their home was damp and seeped with water.
Descent into chaos blamed on the company he kept
As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.
Worker suffers brain injury after being hit by vehicle at site without traffic plan
The companies responsible have now been ordered to pay more than $320,000.
Mongols trial: Defence counsel questions Crown witness' 'reliability'
Ron Mansfield says key Crown witness was a 'grave disappointment'.
'Strange, eh': Black Power president challenges manslaughter conviction
Did Damien Kuru's calm exterior show he sanctioned a hit against a rival?
'I've had enough of you': Apprentice dismissed by text awarded $28,000
"You are no longer employed": Apprentice fired over text while at hospital with sister.
Life sentence for woman who killed Dale Watene
Sandy Graham was told the killing and cover-up was callous and merciless.
Senior lawyer sends junior counsel to 'high-stakes' sentencing
His actions, which delayed the meth-dealing case, have been referred to the Law Society.
Man who strangled partner with baby nearby avoids prison 'by the skin of his teeth'
"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."
Milk Wars: Dairy farmer takes Fonterra back to court over milk collection
Philip Woolley was dumping thousands of litres of milk daily while under a court order.
Woman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentenced
After she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.
‘Got a heavy foot’: Destiny Church leader’s history of speeding comes back to bite
John Ferris was discharged on four Covid-19 breaches, but convicted of dangerous driving.
'Sad history of deprivation': Young offender takes action against psychiatric report mess
Ongoing issues with court-ordered mental health reports boil over into the High Court.
'Really happy': victim on Dilworth abuser Ian Wilson remaining behind bars for another year
Ian Wilson was jailed for 3 years and seven months for abusing five boys.
Baby in hospital bin: Woman pleads guilty to leaving body
She was granted interim name suppression until her sentencing next year.
'I'm in big, big trouble': Builder allegedly kidnapped, threatened after botched job
Court told builder was lured to a house and threatened with hedge trimmers.
Teen to fight murder charge after death of toddler
A trial is likely to be held late next year.
Pyramid scheme: Court orders $18,000 investment to be paid back to victim
Tionly Fatukala invested her money after being promised a three-to-one return.
Ex-Parliament staffer named after swindling $55k of tax payers money
Prosecutor: 'He ripped off the whole country.'
Financiers facing multi-million fines in money-laundering case fail in Supreme Court bid
The mother and son were prosecuted over transactions totalling more than $53 million.
Police officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and cola
The constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.
‘Stupid, stupid thing to do!’ Racing industry workers who destroyed graveyard sentenced
The pair were sentenced today in the Hamilton District Court.
Doctor in short-staffed radiology department missed lesion on woman's CT scan
Doctor said he was 'heartbroken' to miss lesion on scan and is now working overseas.
Newborn suffered brain damage after midwife failed to record abnormal heart-rate readings
The baby was born in 'very poor condition'.
Prospect's devotion to Black Power inked across face as he appears for sentencing
Prospect Anthony Newton's loyalty to becoming a Black Power member visible for all to see.
Free justice: First no-cost court case in NZ history brought by two academics against the government
Justice might be blind, but it’s also usually notoriously expensive.
Dealer says Hilux built using stolen engine now the subject of a police investigation
He's not the first buyer to have problems with a car from Vehicle Imports Direct.
Reclusive tinkerer experimented with making guns and bombs, then didn't stop
The Defence Force was called to deal with explosive devices at Alastair Kindell's house.
Bloodied, bruised and traumatised: Man allegedly kidnapped, robbed by gang members
The fourth person arrested is to appear in the Hamilton District Court today.
Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told
High Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.
Who is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?
Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?
Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret
But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.
'Major recreation': Farmer says he needs gun licence to work and shoot ducks
Jack Hurley lost his license after drink-driving.