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'She was just a girl': Judge to sex offender he sent to prison
On one occasion Mein gave his victim a cuddly toy and ring after a sexual encounter.
Killer Beez gang member dodges jail for drive-by shootings
Lawyer says gang member was caught up in the group offending but watched from the streets.
Thirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack
'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.
'I'll be back': Drug deal goes sour, so man returns and sets fire to dealer's bedroom
Court of Appeal knocks four months off arsonist's jail sentence.
Violent man's supervision order cancelled despite his high risk of reoffending
He once shot a man and a dog with a cut-down shotgun. Now he wants to live a 'happy' life.
Convicted cop killer fails to reduce 'crushing' sentence
The man who murdered Constable Matthew Hunt will remain behind bars for at least 27 years.
Drunk and drugged man walks into strangers' house trying to find cheating ex
Tribunal: His offending is bizarre. He succumbed to alcohol, drugs and sexual fantasies.
Woman facing eviction barricaded herself into apartment before cutting window cleaners' abseil ropes
Police had to smash their way into the apartment.
Man who calls judges 'lazy cow' and 'pervert' fails in latest of many court cases
Court staff declined to act on lawyers, so Christopher O'Neill challenged them to a duel.
Protester who sat in a tree for a day tells judge it's not an action he took lightly
Judge: There's a right to protest ... but there's also the reality of the law.
Uber to appeal against 'historic ruling' against rideshare company
Celebrations by unions short-lived as Uber announces plan to appeal landmark decision.
Hunter's highway u-turn results in death of motorcyclist
Clayton Hammond will pay $2500 emotional harm reparation to Brett McNaught's family.
'I fear for her mental state': Mother's heartache as daughters' abuser jailed
Aarron McPherson still denies the offending that has seen him jailed.
50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonist
The 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.
Bugger: Near-new $38,000 Toyota Hilux had parts from other cars
He thought he'd bought a near-new Hilux then learned it was rebuilt after a crash.
Woman attacked with tyre iron in carjacking by man who feigned flat tyre
She was parked on the side of the road when the offender pulled up, saying he needed help.
'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencing
The teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.
'Deeply sorry': Yacht owner fined for scuba-diving fatality
The tragedy was supposed to be a day of fun.
'Yay': Woman who stole seasonal workers' food seemed happy to get home detention
Woman "callously" took food out of the mouths of foreign workers, judge says.
'I don't have anybody to blame except myself': Uber driver jailed for rape to be deported
His victim said others have lost their visas for much less serious crimes.
'Profoundly disturbing': Unwell offender to live rough after garden festival attendees take bail accommodation
The only other option was to put the man in jail for two weeks.
'Bugger off': Car groomer cleans up after being fired following heated argument with boss
Calib Waitokia has been awarded more than $15,000 after being unfairly dismissed.
Dilworth sex abuse cover-up allegations left to 'fester like an unlanced boil'
Derek Firth said only one case wasn't reported to police during his 40 years as a trustee.
Toddler's violent death still 'etched in the psyche' of health care workers
The toddler died from a spinal cord injury inflicted by his mother's partner.
Hillcrest homicide: Man named as co-defendant in North Shore murder case
Co defendant charged with the murder of Kevin Hay can now be named.
'F*** you judge': Prisoner yells abuse, headbutts guard at sentencing
Violent criminal Anthony Wheble abuses judge, headbutts guard in outburst at High Court.
Act of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55k
The ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.
Dilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resign
Murray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".
'Catastrophic injury': Man sues builder for running over dog
The dog's owner took his friend to court for a $21,000 vet bill.
'Inside man': Council manager used insider advantage - Crown
The Crown described the trio's conduct as 'corrupt' following the SFO investigation.
North Shore stabbings: Alleged attacker still in psychosis
Neatly dressed man appeared at court via audiovisual link from a mental health facility.
'Serial litigant': Murderer's bid for appeal on prison dispute denied
Serial litigant unlikely to be able to pay costs ordered against him in his latest case.
Burglary accused gets bail despite police opposition
Man charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.