The man claimed his relationship with the 12-year-old was consensual and like a marriage.

A driver caught in a police sting has been charged under boy racer legislation.

The armed robber says he's keen to turn his life around after time in custody.

Zhane Faiers now faces a charge of murder over the May incident.

A woman who stabbed her mother's boyfriend has been jailed for two years and nine months.

Homeowner proves roller building road caused more than $20,000 damage to his floors.

At least one of her followers bought the tea, hoping to lose weight.

Man with eight drink driving convictions warned he is 'one step away from going to jail'.

Owen Hume told a court that his daughter had been failed at every step.

'The shotgun barrel was four inches from my head,' a woman victim says.

And he has been ordered to pay back two homeowners $7564.

A man whose hospital record wrongly stated he'd had cancer has gained redress.

But the jury has determined the shooting of the Taranaki man was manslaughter.

Craig Searle's family have told the driver they will never forgive him for what he's done.

The man is believed to have been in a relationship with his alleged victim.

Jethro Gaffar has been in pain ever since the incident last July.

The charge was originally introduced to prevent foreign interference during WWII.

'Elevated level of swearing' in landlord's texts to tenants over who should cut trees.

The West Auckland woman had seven people living in her three-bedroom rental.

Coco Wang didn't know she hit a motorcyclist until she saw the accident in the news.

Sex offender given first strike warning and accepts a lengthy prison term is likely.

'This is not a court of morals, it is a court of law,' defence lawyer tells jury.

Tribunal rejects woman's claim she wore out a tyre looking for new rental accommodation.

With one phone call a sex abuse victim trapped his former teacher in a sting operation.

Trio accused of burglary and kidnapping in remote area denied bail.

"Whatever counselling he has undertaken, is not achieving the desired results."

Matthew Duxfield has admitted fraudulently selling a gaming console and games online.

Two siblings have taken their feud over their late father's estate to court.

When passenger leaned forward to drink his coffee, driver knew he was in trouble.

His immigration lawyer pretended to work for him but left him facing a return ticket home.