Back behind bars: Sex offender, missing for two years, hands himself in
Lars Peka was the subject of three police appeals for information when he was on the run.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromPublic Interest - Open Justice
Jealous man ploughs car into quad bike being driven by his ex and her male friend
The male was thrown from the bike and suffered a devastating head injury.
Children who were abused and tormented are not entitled to their late father's assets
The children went to court but his new family challenged them.
Frustrated dad repeatedly pounded daughter's head into cupboard door
A judge says the man "simply lost it" when the 11-year-old wouldn't go to bed.
Company fined $351K after worker's hand sliced off
Graphic warning: Company argued to have charge dismissed after the accident.
Man's 44-year sexual offending in Australia and NZ revealed
Glenn Kiddell was jailed today on child porn charges.
Man who killed flatmate by stomping on his head offered forgiveness
Te Hana stomped on Graham's head for a third time following a racial slur.
'I was bleeding heavily': Postie screams for help as dog attacks him
The dog was put down the same day. It's owner is now before the courts.
Court orders teen to be vaccinated against Covid despite mother's protests
The girl, who is under the care of Oranga Tamariki, has severe disabilities.
Mould, slugs and no heating: Landlord ordered to pay tenants $38K
The converted garage should never have been rented in the first place.
Lockdown rule breaker found on 15th floor of high-rise hotel
Ali Rafiee was breaking Covid rules and regulations - 641km away from home.
Child sex offender claims rule that bans sexual activity between prisoners is discriminatory
Prisoners caught having sex in treatment unit can end up in solitary confinement.
Theft, assaults, burglaries and robberies - the crimes landing young people in court
A new report reveals there's a drop in the number of young people appearing in court.
'You're a dead man walking': Murder accused abused in dock
The man accused of murdering a woman in Cambridge last night can now be named.
Mother rejects medical advice, ends up in legal tug-of-war over daughter's care
Doctors and mother at odds over how to deal with toddler's health issues.
Sacked nail technician accused of disciplining client's child wins payout
Technician sharpens nails against employer after being sacked for alleged misconduct.
Teen rapist 'perhaps the most vilified man in NZ': Lawyer
Corrections unsuccessfully applied to prevent Meyer from accessing the internet.
Takapuna Beach rape trial aborted, reasons suppressed
The two men charged with raping and taping a woman were due to testify today.
Man accused of Hamilton street murder appears in court
A man died in Roy St, Hamilton on Saturday. Another man has been charged with murder.
'Extraordinarily bad, dangerous driving' - judge
Speeding drink driver reminded of risk he posed to others on the road.
'Abominable, unforgivable': Top school's former chair breaks silence on abuse
Former students taking a class action say the school did nothing to stop the abuse.
'He is a monster': Mum finally starts to grieve as daughter's killer is jailed
Jasmine Wilson was badly beaten. Her unconscious body was then left outside a hospital.
'Serious neglect' of greyhound given human antibiotics leads to death
A greyhound owner says he should have sought the correct treatment by a vet for his dog.
'One moment of aggression': Judge on act that left man brain injured
Josh Storer's parents faced the man whose actions left their son fighting for his life.
'I hope you burn in hell': Families almost come to blows after murderer sentenced
Zane Wallace has been jailed for life for the murder of Jasmine Wilson.
Alleged attempted murderer can be named after suppression expires
Richard Malcolm has appeared in Whanganui High Court.
Wealthy Northland property owner admits his dog killed a kiwi
Brian Angliss will oppose the mandatory destruction of his dog.
Hundreds mark Judge Rea's retirement after 27 years
Judge Geoff Rea served in Hawke's Bay courts for a quarter of a century.
Second attacker pleads guilty to murdering Peter Lui for his Outlaws patch
Guilty plea avoids second trial, which had been scheduled for February.
Drink driver on his sixth offence avoids prison after killing woman
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia was doing 117km/h when he crashed into a woman's car.
TVNZ lawyer says it isn't up to the broadcaster to provide sign language
Witness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.
'There have been many moments I wish I could take back my actions on that night'
Killer offers 'deepest apology' to his victim's family, and to the Blenheim community.
Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction
The judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.
Two more men appear in court charged with murder of David Kuka
Kuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.