The dog's owner took his friend to court for a $21,000 vet bill.

The Crown described the trio's conduct as 'corrupt' following the SFO investigation.

Neatly dressed man appeared at court via audiovisual link from a mental health facility.

Serial litigant unlikely to be able to pay costs ordered against him in his latest case.

Man charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.

The father and his teenage daughter had sex only once but ended up having a baby together.

Ana Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.

Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.

Oranga Tamariki knew a man was volatile but their report helped him get a bail variation.

The man responsible for murdering Lena Zhang Harrap has pleaded guilty.

Police officer feared he would never return home to see his family and friends again.

Judge says daughters may apply to have abusive father's name suppression lifted in future.

The toddler was found unresponsive after being in the care of the man the previous day.

Summary of facts reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life.

Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.

The boy probably would have died had it wasn't for the prompt action of medical staff.

The victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.

The accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.

Adrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.

The courts have ruled he had no moral responsibility to leave her anything.

Most officers would prefer to be physically assaulted than spat at, a judge said.

The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.

Sacked tutor said strong language was a feature of the plumbing workforce.

She was hired for work experience, and within two weeks was cutting clients' hair.

A dentist didn't properly inform the mother of a girl of the risks of tongue-tie release.

"He did it well – perhaps he should go into horticulture," lawyer on cannabis grower.

After the assault, the offender was congratulated by a mate for 'hitting a cop'.

Cory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.

The tenant alleged a leaky gas heater had caused her and her children to become ill.

'Her sad death illustrates the dangers of adolescent drinking' - Coroner.