'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.
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RSE pay deduction issues are likely to 'resonate' throughout NZ, lawyer tells court.
'The courage it took to escape': Man kidnapped by armed Rebels, bound, thrown in boot
The victim didn't know whether he would live or die.
‘Highly suspicious': Realtor’s licence cancelled for duplicating signatures on $2m sale
No apology or regret from former-agent, says tribunal.
Attempted murder at school: Teen tried to kill schoolmate over love triangle
'If arrested, it is what it is' were the final words in the note stored on his phone.
Man accused of murder of Javon Aranui named
Name suppression continues for a second man charged with murder.
Drug dealer found with $91k of meth, $14,500 cash three months after prison release
Police monitored meth dealer's phone calls and texts for a month before raiding house.
'I felt half my face, my jaw drop': Man disfigured by gangster yelling 'Killer Beez'
He was left with a 10cm scar after being cut from his ear to his mouth.
'They didn’t tell me I was under arrest, they just grabbed me'
Daniel Bond claimed in court he was arrested after seeking an officer’s identification.
Whānau turn up in support of Waikato murder accused
The 29-year-old was supported in court by a large amount of whānau.
Concrete company fined for discharging contaminants into harbour
The water contained slurry and flowed into nearby culverts and reaching mangroves.
'Absolute tragedy': Man who beat partner to death acquitted of murder
Richard Coburn was instead found guilty of manslaughter.
Woman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partner
He slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.
Hotpot for one? Single diner takes action against restaurant over Chinese dish
A dining policy discriminated against the man's marital status - or so he claimed.
Troubled tenant stabbed landlord multiple times before locking herself in her room
'She violently attacked her landlords, who had twice welcomed her into their home.'
Murder or manslaughter: Did Richard Coburn mean to kill his girlfriend?
That's the question a Hamilton jury is now deliberating.
Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications
Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.
'Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuit
Disqualified driver Libby Ker blamed her behaviour on her use of meth.
'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care
Esther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.
'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all right
Richard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
‘I hate myself': Mass murderer's u-turn, admits he intended to kill family
Raymond Ratima killed seven of his family members in 1992.
Meth dealer to lose his 'forever car' - a modified Holden that contained father's ashes
It was the sort of car he always wanted to own, his partner told the court.
Man denies assaulting police during arrest, claims excessive force used
The man claimed a sergeant used excessive force during the arrest.
Woman was alive for 'at least 30 minutes' after partner's fatal attack
Richard Coburn admits killing his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Man choked woman unconscious, but believed his jail term was too long
The High Court rejected the appeal - the release date will be set by the Parole Board.
Man changed partner’s bloody clothes after fatal assault, then called 111
Now Richard Coburn is standing trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend.
'No way did I consent': Woman given mesh treatment instead of hysterectomy
It was four months before she found out what type of surgery she'd had.
'Landless, foodless, cultureless but not hopeless': Hapū gives evidence in landmark MACA case
Te Parawhau hapū members were the first to give evidence in the hearing.
'Throwing darts at the wall': Kardashian-backed skincare company escalates trademark dispute
Manuka Doctor claims Manuka Medic is too similar and customers will get confused.
'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographers
The forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.
Judge hits alarm button over looming end to courts' alcohol and drug screening service
But a provider says it will put them in line with other courts around the country.
Group buying drugs at motel launch brutal attack on 'child molester'
The man had a knife held to his throat and was accused of being a sex offender.
Man killed in crash by Fulton Hogan worker - brother attacks road crew with meat cleaver
Only months prior, Nicholas Pukeroa lost his brother.
Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story
Cardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.