Parolee with 'extensive' criminal history cleared to work as security guard
Security guard certificate granted to man with convictions up until 2021.
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Boy's nan overwhelmed with support for hui on Monday
The pair were remanded on bail with name suppression after alleged park assault.
Dad pleads guilty to manslaughter of 6-year-old son
The 32-year-old man drove off the road at high speed.
14-year-old murder accused allegedly set fire to sleeping woman's bed
The boy allegedly poured petrol in her bedroom and ignited it with burning paper.
Lifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farm
Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".
Kopu murder trial: 'Hey Dad, how's your day' - Father's last words with son
The original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.
Fake cop pulls over motorists, gives road safety advice
A man due to be sentenced for impersonating police failed to appear in court.
Man jailed for having and sharing thousands of child porn files
Man possessed and distributed thousands of child pornography files.
Appeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spree
Three separate incidents involved three victims.
'I wasn't told about his suicide risk', nurse tells inquest
More witnesses come forward in day four of the inquest into the death of Shaun Gray.
Police racism, bias and use of force under microscope
A study into racism within the police has been running for a year. So where are they at?
Victim's son accused of being at drug deal on night his mother died
Stephen Fisi'ihoi said it was against gang code to 'dob' on another member of a gang.
Shattered dreams: Man loses half his skull in alleged attack - parents tell of agonising aftermath
Josh Storer was living the New Zealand dream when a brain injury changed everything.
Ram-raid Kiwi '501' wins bid to stay in Australia
Trae Whiu fails 'character test' but other factors weigh in his favour, tribunal finds.
'Disturbing': Pregnant woman leaps from moving car to escape bashing
The woman was 36 weeks pregnant and was being violently attacked.
Shooter's application to appeal jail term denied
Billy Matara's application to appeal his sentence for attempted murder has been declined.
Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police
Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.
Pair charged during Tauranga homicide investigation appear in court
It was the pair's second appearance.
'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuit
Passenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police
'Seven blows in seven seconds': Cop off force after bashing gangster in cell
Acting sergeant said flashing fists were attempt to gain compliance.
'Living hell': Family lived in tents after rental damaged in fire
A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.
Innocent grandmother shot dead in own home with bullet intended for her son, court hears
The victim was found dead with her right arm still holding the curtain ajar.
Lawyer fined for misconduct appealing decision
Lawyer censured and fined after costly litigation for friends and neighbours.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
'You keep on offending and offending,' judge tells 'career' shoplifter
Probation officer's report expresses 'very little faith' that Steven Nielsen will change.
'His life went into massive decline': The businessman, the meth and his brazen shoplifting
Rodger Yardley simply loaded up high-value goods and headed for the door.
Fau Vake death: Man ashamed and sorry for attack on 'Tongan brother'
Siofilisi Paongo threw punches at Vake's brother but was not responsible for Vake's death.
'Avoidable tragedy': Teen on dream NZ gap-year trip killed in horrific drink-drive crash
UK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.
Revealed: The court staff found snooping through court records
More than 150 court staff have been busted for looking through court records.
Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.
Woman went on tomahawk rampage after ex came home late from work
Judge: 'It was lucky no one was injured... she was out of control with a tomahawk.'
'Fight' to get suicidal man into mental health ward: Caregiver
The eight-year long wait for an inquest into the death of Shaun Gray began today.