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'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.

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.'

Pyramid scheme promoter Shelly Cullen cops a record $5.9m in fines and penalties

Shelly Cullen has now been hit with a record $5.9m in fines and penalties.

Fog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams instead

A member of the public tried to stop them from fleeing but was rundown in the process.

'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heist

Now a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.

Police eavesdrop on private communications to bust meth ring

Bishop associated with Brydon Boyce, who had meth in his system at time of fatal crash.

'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protests

Billy-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.

'You are going to jail': Only one outcome for violent teen in jewellery store robbery

He herded employees into the back of the store and attacked one with a crowbar.