Top racing star cops lengthy riding ban after death of jockey, actions ruled reckless
The jockey's lawyers say there's no punishment that would outweigh his own torment.
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'Don't feel like you can't be a nark': Prison guard to new inmates on safety
A Coroner's inquest has opened into the death of an inmate who died in Waikeria prison.
Man jailed for part in fatal car boot kidnapping appeals conviction
Luigi Havea says he didn't testify at trial because he didn't want trouble from a gang.
Baby stops breathing after being given methadone instead of colic medicine by pharmacy
Pharmacy staff mixed up the newborn baby's medicine.
Woman received significant burns after clinic mixes up patient names
The woman said she was yet to receive a direct apology for what happened to her.
Donations theft: Friend steals Givealittle money raised in memory of mountain climber
The Kimi Worrell Foundation was set up after she died to raise money for climbing safety.
Merging lane fatal crash: Driver appeals conviction, victim's mother speaks out
Brunt was sentenced to community work and disqualified from driving.
Nest-egg to nightmare: Facebook scammer swindles $284k from victims
"We've become collateral damage to his greed."
'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'
A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.
'You used your daughter as a sex toy': Man jailed for 10 years, judge expresses shock
Man who sexually abused his primary-school-aged daughter, jailed for more than 10 years.
'I didn't do it': Businessman broke boating rules, plans new battle
Harbourmaster's experience with boating dispute prompts request for body cameras.
Woman fights to keep sister's rapist behind bars after victim's death
The sister of a rape victim nearly missed her chance to speak at a Parole Board hearing.
'Be mindful of personal space': Lawyer fined for drunken dancefloor grope
A lawyer grabbed his colleague's back and bottom while on the dancefloor at a work event.
Comancheros president to stay behind bars after parole denied
Gang boss Pasilika Naufahu continues to deny his involvement in drug dealing.
Father turns himself in after grooming and touching daughter for years
He told police he watched incest porn.
'Pay up': Small business digs in over latest order
Small business owner says she can't pay employment disputes bills closing in on $100,000.
A tenant frustrated with her property manager set fire to her rental
Woman's search history showed 'how to make a house fire look like an electrical fault'.
'Tragedy': Baby born the same day father is jailed for vicious assault on mother
She went into labour at 1am and about nine hours later the baby's father was jailed.
Greyhound trainer admits meth habit after dog tests positive
Greyhound trainer who used meth 'embarrassed' and 'disappointed' herself and her family.
'Angry abuse': Man who pulled knife on neighbour evicted
Images of a bloody cut and his bashed-up van corroborated the neighbour's account.
'Do better': Judge rejects mental health service's bid to discharge 'suffering' man
The defendant is subject to an inpatient order but the service wants to discharge him.
'Nasty': Ex calls woman's employer with false claims about 'inappropriate' behaviour
He called for her to be sacked by the hospital and as a result, she was investigated.
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.
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.
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.
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.