'Many near misses': Skifield guilty for fence post death of skier
Former ski instructor killed after colliding with a wooden pole at the end of Sugar's Run.
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Sealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boat
An alarm was raised by a crew member.
'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.
Vehicle owner upset over failed warrant brings case against inspector for ‘poor service’
The vehicle owner took his gripe to the Disputes Tribunal, and lost.
Class A: Teacher smoked meth at school, left pipe in special needs bathroom
She carried her stash in a glasses case but on occasion, left it unattended.
Jury discharged in faith healer's indecent assault trial
Alleged offences involved Pasifika women given 'healing' massage in 2019.
Police justified in punching offender in head during arrest, IPCA finds
The aggressive man was also wrestled to the ground and bitten by a police dog.
'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreak
He was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.
Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case
Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.
‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360k
The offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.
Faith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivated
Nga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.
Gang links, meth and property damage: Tenants owe landlord $30,000
“It was really certain they were cooking and producing a lot of meth at that property."
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death
'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.
'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
Enchanter tragedy: Skipper to defend charges against him, company
Five men died when the Enchanter sank in March 2022.
'Horrible loss': Teen rushing home for family event before bike and van crashed
He wasn't wearing a helmet but the coroner ruled it probably wouldn't have saved him.
Crown says 'sorry' but will fight top of the south Māori over claims for remedies
'It's a big thing for the Crown' - Crown lawyer Jason Gough
'Dad never got over Mum's death': Carmen Walker inquest begins
Carmen Walker died during a procedure to treat melanoma.
'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, dragged
People were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.
Lawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied
"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.
Undue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind bars
Graham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.
Man who breached home detention sent to prison
Court hears the detainee has stopped swearing at probation officers.
'Attention seeking and clickbait': Doctor who posted controversial Covid videos criticised
Fifteen people complained to medical watchdog about the doctor's YouTube videos.
‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teen
Police were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.
'Deliberate and unethical': Pharmacist stole methadone, topped up bottles with water
John Collett moved the methadone to a small bottle, then put it in his pocket.
Double jeopardy: Drink driver was about to plead guilty to two charges - then the judge suggested otherwise
Now, four years later and the controversial charge is back before the court.
'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and dragged
She allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.
'Tears on his cheeks': Cause of patient death still haunts family, doctor
The doctor who blew the whistle on a hospital death claims the case was covered up.
'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court
'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford
Green with envy: Energy drink V wins Mother of trademark battles
Paper file which could have settled trademark row "no longer exists".
Sportsman allegedly tried to indecently assault women, stupefy one at gym Christmas party
'I don't know how I got home,' one of the women told the court.
Hearing under way for doctor who posted controversial Covid videos online
Dr Samantha Bailey is accused of sharing "misleading and inappropriate" information.
Treatment for man who died of lung cancer delayed in error
A man died of lung cancer after a mass on his lung was found but not followed up.
