Online predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police say
Police: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'
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Landlord wins $27,000 after tenant left rental in 'damaged and very untidy state'.
Meth dealer loses $37,000 in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners called cops on him
Now police have now gained a High Court order to confiscate nearly $37,000.
Seventy-hour weeks and no pay: Worker's nightmare in NZ superette
The worker logged 437 hours in five weeks - all of which was unpaid.
'You’re trusting them': Family speak out after home failed to properly care for dementia patient
Audrey Wilson had repeated falls, a fractured arm and sepsis. She died in hospital.
'That's the way love goes': Man tells police after beating partner so viciously he needed breaks
Dalton Taylor's city centre attack lasted more than seven minutes.
'I've been framed': Man resentenced for killing after spending 7 years behind bars
Warren Pay, jailed for murder, is now free after being re-sentenced for manslaughter.
'Who does that?' Car dealer pockets customer’s $15k refund, sends them pictures of poo
The couple didn't even get to drive their hybrid Nissan Skyline as a fault was discovered.
Shattered: Victim's intimate images shared on social media
Tamara Mati's lawyer argued she covered the most explicit parts with pumpkin emojis.
Man admits fatal punch in nightlife hotspot, taunting and kicking unconscious victim
Siale taunted and kicked his unconscious victim, who later died.
Man burst into home, pulled gun on woman and her son while demanding drugs
He fired a shot which flew past the son's head and through the TV.
Coroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truck
He was crushed between his truck and another as the vehicle rolled down a hill.
Logging firm in receivership ordered to pay $330k for worker's death - but can't afford a fine
Jake William Duncan died on a Hawke's Bay forestry site in 2021.
'Deeply unwell': Inpatient threw boiling water in mental health worker's face
Derive McNeill has since thanked the man for working in the mental health sector.
Proposed law change would give victims final say on sex offenders remaining secret
Proposed law changes would give victims more power - and more protection.
Man jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at roadworks site, nearly kills him
Dave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.
'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's ex
The woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.
'Sustained campaign of terror': Man created 'graphic and repulsive' porn to blackmail women
One victim says finding her images on 'disgusting' websites will haunt her forever.
'A violent, physical fight': Accused pleads guilty part way through stabbing trial
Shane Watson stabbed a man in the neck and shoulder during a brawl this year.
Tourist who spent time in Navy drowned after sinking below Lake Wānaka's surface without warning
Jinwoo Park was a strong swimmer and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
'Holy s***, call 111:' Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash that injured four
Craig Foliola's teen passenger spent a month in hospital but he's avoided a conviction.
Hockey sticks and knives: Chaotic fight leaves man in ICU, dog dead
A jury is being asked to decide who was the aggressor, a home owner or a visitor.
'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be named
Leslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.
Civil justice shake-up: Why people may soon be able to claim more in small legal battles
The amount the Disputes Tribunal can award a claimant is currently capped at $30,000.
Tourist suffered head injury after falling from French partner's car during quarrel
The victim supported her former partner's discharge without conviction.
Karen Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied parole
Jahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.
Three people are believed to have taken their own lives in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Coronial inquest: The deaths are among 18 linked to the Auckland floods and Gabrielle.
Unborn baby dies after urgent scan results sent to 'nowhere'
The first-time mum began spotting a few days later and her baby was stillborn.
Fat blast treatment puts woman in hospital for skin graft
The woman needed a skin graft for injury caused during fat blast treatment.
'Far too dangerous:' Teen's fatal plunge into swollen river
Jordan Adams had been drinking with workmates when he jumped into a fast-flowing river.
Sparky's apology after tradie electrocuted 'too little, too late' for grieving partner
Builder Craig Johnston died after being electrocuted in 2020.
Terrified woman woke to find knife-wielding intruder performing sex act next to her bed
Her toddler was asleep next to her in a cot and the man had exposed himself.
Judge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidence
The woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.
'Medication wasn't working': Mum fears anti-depressant contributed to 14yo's death
Summer Mills-Metcalf took her own life in 2018 while taking fluoxetine.