Man collected 1.2m child exploitation images over 20 years
'They were real victims and their suffering was recorded for the world to see.'
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Unregistered anti-vax doctor kept practising under 'Māori customary law'
A pharmacy contacted the Medical Council after receiving prescriptions from the doctor.
'Entitlement and arrogance:' Serial thief pinches $400 worth of Calvin Klein underwear
He also stole e-bikes, an e-scooter and items from Rebel Sport, Farmers and The Warehouse.
'Who’s he remorseful to? Himself?': Boss didn't pay staff Kiwisaver, super, loan deducations
William Eskdale admitted 28 charges totalling more than $150K of unpaid taxes.
'Obnoxious and offensive:' Soldier who groped bartenders booted out of army
'What the accused did to me made me feel like a piece of meat,' one of his victims said.
Ex international sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman online
The alleged offending occurred on four separate occasions over two weeks.
Controversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs
119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.
Notorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'
Serenity Grace Tebbutt was visibly shocked as she was jailed for supply drugs.
'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust
Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.
Man charged with ram-raid and rape calls victim's relative a 'compulsive liar'
The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.
‘Inappropriately pushy:’ Woman followed by security guard felt afraid and pressured
The woman told police she felt pressured to give him her number and social media details.
Lawyer: Failure to interview gang member for presentence report is 'highly unusual'
Dylan Anderson was jailed for 12 months in May for his part in a fracas outside court.
'I'll kill you:' Man attacks victims with a bike seat, later kills pet bunny
A few days later he threw a pet bunny against the wall, killing it instantly.
Woman accused of partner's murder says she feared dying in alleged beatings
The woman and a teen driver are accused of running Taku Manu Paul down in a car.
'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.
'Remorseful' murderer argues that a life prison sentence is unjust
Wheeler stabbed Richard Wallace to death over drug debt of less than $100.
Skipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain
'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'
Baby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder charge
A trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.
Man killed toddler after being bailed to boy's home following ‘deficient’ OT report
The judge let him move in based on the findings of a ‘deficient’ Oranga Tamariki report.
Soldier allegedly called superior a 'ballbag' after groping women at boozy function
'I could visibly see that she was uncomfortable' bar staffer said about woman he touched.
System failure: At-risk woman dies from cancer after scans stopped
Patient had regular scans until 2019 when the surveillance ended.
Man with lung condition dies 40 minutes after 'unsafe discharge' from hospital
Patient in his 80s was still struggling to breathe and had no proper care plan in place.
Trespassed realtor threatened to sue tenant for 'every loss'
Tanya Lieven's conduct is under the microscope for the third time.
Lawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadside
Michael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.
‘Get a job': Judge blasts man who sent girls inappropriate Snapchat messages
A 12-year-old victim said she felt like her innocence had been stripped away.
Former mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house
'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.
Smash and grabs, ram raids, stolen cars: More than 120 teens arrested
An 11-year-old was caught after allegedly breaking into a vape store on a school night.
'Not giving up on you' Judge tells teen as he's sent to prison
The youth was involved in a robbery at Michael Hill while he was on home detention.
Cancer, bankruptcy and a long legal battle: One estranged couple's fight for a family home
The man argued it wasn't relationship property because he had inherited the house.
Worker loses four fingers after his hand is caught in pizza dough machine
The Momma's Foods worker had to have his fingers amputated.
Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'
He exercised 'excessive self-defence' thinking he was under attack. Now he's off to jail
Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.
Family cannabis business: Daughter was boss, mum did deliveries, dad kept the accounts
'Blood is thicker than common sense,' says defence lawyer.
'My first kiss will always be with a predator:' Man sentenced for sex offending against teen in park
'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'