Offending too serious for lesser order sentence, says judge
Former Northland prison officer sentenced on firearm and threat charges.
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Tribunal tosses out lawyer's "confusing" application, at landlord's request.
Car dealership fined $19k after sacking employee
The company director's wife yelled at the employee to 'get the f**k off the yard now'.
Christie's Jewellery heist: Accused pleads not guilty
A man charged with robbery over a jewellery heist in Papatoetoe has pleaded not guilty.
Group robbed, stripped naked and forced to hug, Crown says
The accused wanted money - and 'were out to get it any way they could', the Crown says.
Ex-judge says judicial conduct panel unnecessary
A former judge's alleged conduct is under review by a panel, but will an inquiry continue?
Bashed man says it was too dark to see attacker
Man bashed and bloody but says it was too dark to see attackers who stole his guns.
Tenant $8511 behind in rent hangs up on tribunal
Tenant of meth contaminated home more than $8000 behind in rent
Man denies murdering five-month-old Southland baby
Man accused of murdering five-month-old baby in Southland has been named.
'Very poor display of driving': Judge orders young man to get licence
Karena Hemana sped down the wrong side of Te Atatu Rd and rammed a police car four times.
Favona death: Man charged with assault in Māngere homicide
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man this morning.
Nurse removed disabled teen's birth control
The 16-year-old had FASD and was at risk of sexual exploitation.
Mental health nurse visited patient at motel, bought her gifts
A psychiatric nurse denies having a sexual relationship with a mental health patient.
Man charged with threatening to kill PM restrained in court
Richard Sivell was restrained on the courtroom floor, later claiming he was "kidnapped".
'I thought I was going to die': Chronic pain after surgery 'not in head', ACC battler says
Medical treatment injury claims lodged with ACC tally 139,000 over 10 years.
'Broken up with alcohol': Celebrant vows to quit drinking after new driving ban
Queenstown marriage celebrant vows to stop drinking after another driving offence.
'Hopefully I won't lose too many fingers or toes': Man fakes kidnap in blackmail plot
In an attempt to get money for drugs, a man told his ex he had been captured at gunpoint.
Parties, noise and death threats: Kāinga Ora tenant fed up
A disruptive neighbour has victimised one Kāinga Ora tenant for more than three years.
High-risk violent offender jailed again
Man with long violent history, including manslaughter, returns to prison with new offences
Court gives green light to Mt Messenger Bypass but opposition continues
Following six years of court battles, the State Highway 3 roading project is set to begin.
'Oxygen thief': Senior Black Power member jailed over killing
Black Power member Wayne Reardon has been sentenced to five years' jail for manslaughter.
Tearful testimony: Bella Vista developer fights bankruptcy challenge
The developer owes Carters over a million dollars in unpaid building materials.
'Indescribable stench': The woman who owned 50 moggies - and the cat fight that followed
Animal hoarder previously charged for not meeting the needs of 50 cats appeals new ban.
35 years on the run: Cold case hunt for Kiwi who allegedly beat her daughter to death and hid the body
A woman is to be extradited to Australia after allegedly murdering her daughter in 1987.
'Not the smartest idea': Man drinks six beers in car wreckage to ease pain of broken pelvis while waiting for help
Raglan community board member gets warning from judge after drink-driving charge.
Cold-case cult death: Kiwi mum charged with murder of her toddler 35 years ago
A woman who allegedly murdered her daughter in 1987 is facing extradition to Australia.
Worker who bad-mouthed former employer ordered to stop
Worker argues freedom to speak out; ERA says fair process at risk from public comments.
Guilty verdict after two hours in car murder trial
The jury rejected the defence's argument that the killing amounted to manslaughter.
Landlord's unlawful seizure: Woman forced into emergency accommodation, separated from children
The woman was awarded $6800 for the breaches and further claims will soon be heard.
Ad claiming hand sanitiser sprayed on masks will stop Covid 'germs' to be removed
Sanitiser ad that breached advertising standards ordered to be removed from Facebook.
Police target millions of dollars in gang assets
Police say a gang member who lost $85,000 in seized assets this week was "small fry".
'Highly classified information' closes door on espionage hearing
A soldier accused of espionage did not appear at his pre-trial hearing today.
'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes
"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."
Grand Theft Loader: Man who stole 20-tonne loader to ram raid bank imprisoned
Keelin Ruru stole a 20-tonne loader to ram-raid a bank. He walked away without a cent.