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Fit of rage: Man injures seven people in attack on partner, kids and neighbours

The man then went on to kick a police officer while being walked to a patrol car.

'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theft

Defence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.

'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of meth

Driver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'

'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shoplifters

Judge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.

Tribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shopping

Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.

'I’m gonna see you burn at the stake': Paramedic bit partner on the nose, then strangled her

The man blamed his ex-partner for playing the victim. Now he's lost his medical licence.

'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to hands

Her carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands.

'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boys

Glen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.

'Absolutely ridiculous': Sacked blinds installer wins $12k after nine days of work

Man's employer said his attendance and performance were poor and may appeal the ruling.

'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years

The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.

'Darkness on her life': Meter reader traumatised by kidnapping ordeal

A court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.

Man jailed for 'campaign of violence and terror' against pregnant partner, children

'You have caused trauma that will never be erased.'

'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders

A couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.

Attack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of him

The man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg.

Drunk man's violent attack on woman while watching Netflix

Walterfang stabbed the floor near the victim's head multiple times while smiling.

Whiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mum

The 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison.

Man on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leap

Jarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour.

Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’

'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.