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Recidivist drink-driver injures child in Whangārei collision

Recidivist drink-driver admits responsibility for crash causing serious injury to boy

Judge slams hospital's decision to release inpatient

A man was released from an inpatient order too early, creating victims, a judge says.

Dismissed: Court refuses to release man who illegally reclaimed Tauranga Harbour from custody

Tio Faulkner claimed that due to being tangata whenua, he was being detained unlawfully.

Court rejects German drink-driver's claim that she didn't know rights

German woman claims she did not understand her rights when she was booked drink-driving.

Company directors charged after allegedly failing to pay workers

MBIE has not had a chance to serve papers on Sourav Sardana due to him being overseas.

Waikato DHB employee, friend avoid jail after $228k theft

The pair spent the money as quickly as it was stolen - now they don't have to pay it back.

Alleged sexual assault at Taranaki speedway

Police arrested a man at the Stratford Speedway following a report of a sexual assault.

Covid and the courts: What you need to know

Explainer: Everything you need to know about accessing court under the red traffic light.

Father, daughter relationship in tatters after crash claims unborn baby's life

Michael Eichler, 58, admitted 2 Land Transport Act charges and will be sentenced in March.

Four charged over big Whangārei cannabis growing bust

Four arrested over large-scale Whangārei cannabis bust remanded in custody

'Nutcase views': Judge slams unvaccinated worker in court

The man was unemployed because of the vaccine mandate.

Whangārei man admits drink-driving causing death and injury

Camron Muriwai's nephew died in the crash near Whangārei Hospital.

Man threatens to smash pregnant partner in front of police

Karl Barnes escapes jail sentence for twice assaulting his pregnant partner.

Double blow: Grounded Kiwis' court hearing delayed on same day room release suspended 

High Court hearing moved to February; decision made the day MIQ room release postponed.

Judge focuses on the effects of the crime on the community

Prison term for aggravated robbery committer who made off with $1000 worth of tobacco.

Napier woman punches dog control officer in 'tug of war' over husky

Woman assaults dog control officer, misses trials, gets good behaviour bond, loses dog.

Bail bid by cocaine accused rejected

Crown opposed bail for four accused when they were arrested, and all remain in custody.

Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court

The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.