‘You stole his childhood’: Teen hitchhiker followed to playground and sexually preyed upon
The judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.
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‘Driver error’ the cause of a car crash that killed three people
A couple from Hamilton and a man from Auckland died in the 2022 crash.
Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court
Maxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.
'I don’t have a mum': Girl was disowned after revealing her stepdad’s sexual abuse
The girl's mother chose to stand by her partner, who was jailed for 11 years.
‘Now a low risk to others’: Teen involved in $378k Michael Hill robbery avoids jail
Chedin Thompson's strong whanau support has helped him stay out of jail.
'You will regret it': Kidnapper's sinister words to woman who thought she would die
The woman was kidnapped, strangled, and robbed by her ex-partner.
Fined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court orders
Judge extends deadline for forestry cleanup in Tolaga Bay amid compliance issues.
'Need for protection': Teen sportsman banned from competing to protect girl he abused
'She is entitled to be safe and to feel safe from having further contact with [him]'.
No consent: Landfill company ordered to pay $30k after post-cyclone slip
But the landowners have been left with a clean-up bill of almost $100,000.
‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run
The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.
'Subterfuge': Man awarded $60k after devices taken from desk during orchestrated meeting
Tribunal: It was 'manifestly unfair' and an 'unreasonable intrusion' into his affairs.
‘Furious and violent’: Masseuse assaulted in motel after refusing refund
Judge calls attack 'sustained and gratuitous' over money dispute.
'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight
Sonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.
Teen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar role
Now he's taken Jayu Developments to the ERA and won a $30,000 payout.
'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacle
Neil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.
Violence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absence
A witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.
Police seize $413k from baggage handler in meth import case
The syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.
Killer may have been acting out TV show scene when he stomped victim to death
New evidence, including the anime show, has been shown to Supreme Court justices.
Thousands of prisoners on NZ planes: 'Flying with a cuffed inmate is a little unnerving'
Prisoners are being flown commercially and privately - but at what cost?
'Debtor is unable to pay:' One man’s two-year battle to reclaim $22k paid for work never done
'If they had the power this whole process could have been wrapped up fairly quickly.'
From legal battle to baby joy at 52: Couple who took on GJ Gardner can now move on
'The cloud's lifted. It's the first step in moving on', says Mark Chamberlain.
'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over her
Simon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.
‘No progress’: Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined parole
Roger Kahui refuses to see a psychologist or engage with rehab programmes behind bars.
Young murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealed
Murderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.
‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving mother
Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.
New Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitored
Taupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.
'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for years
Ronel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.
Man with 11 children, 163 convictions loses bid for early jail release
David Bagley already had his sentence reduced for his treatment in state care as a child.
Verbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates
Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.
'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trials
Lawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.
UK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmare
The family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.
Officers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into court
Knives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.
'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attack
She was stabbed repeatedly in the face, upper torso and abdomen by a man in her home.
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
The vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.