Kerikeri kiwifruit company's rehearing bid declined
Conversation at a party not considered new evidence for rehearing.
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White supremacist jailed for four months for obscene language
Philip Arps was jailed over abusive messages sent to his probation officers.
Man avoids jail after assault outside bar that put victim in coma
Victim's family planned funeral as medical staff looked to end life support; he recovered.
'Rumours and lies': Teacher who slept with student maintains innocence
The teacher continues to deny she had sex with a Year 12 student.
Winz customer takes app frustration out on window
Young man's frustration with Winz app leads to wilful damage conviction.
Māori child called 'thick': Teacher struck off for racist remarks, force-feeding kids
Staff reported 11 incidents of mistreatment of children in an organisational review.
Girl tells police of dad's alleged sexual abuse
“I tried to roll off but I couldn’t because he was holding me.”
Lawyer tried to blackmail client’s ex-wife into divorce settlement
Lawyer threatened to make complaint to Immigration NZ to force client's ex into settling.
Sexual predator fails to cut minimum time behind bars
Rapist told victim - “that’s what love is, that’s what you get for being my girlfriend".
Doctor prescribed 'high quantities' of addictive, controlled drugs to colleague
GP's treatment enabled doctor's drug misuse and dependence, the Medical Council said.
Woman trapped in shearers’ quarters during lockdown suffered weekly beatings
'It's all right my darling, I'll clean you', assailant tells victim.
Killer Beez shooter flouts home detention, sent to jail
Gang member's disregard for home detention means it is unsuitable to hold him to account.
ComCom takes Bachcare to court over cancellation policy
Civil action seeking High Court declaration some terms for booking properties were unfair.
Fatal baby mauling: Accused fights to reverse guilty plea
Owner of dog that dragged newborn baby from cot and attacked him is back in court.
'You should be ashamed': Judge admonishes man for assault
When he couldn't have lamb for lunch he hit the support worker in the head.
Doctor accused of peddling Covid misinformation
Dr Peter Canaday is before a tribunal on a charge of professional misconduct.
Student given HPV vaccine despite mother withdrawing consent
The student was vaccinated despite telling the nurse her mother no longer consented.
'Kangaroo court': Lawyer who called a judge racist wants his suspension wiped from the record
Frank Deliu was earlier suspended for 15 months for his accusations against the judges.
'Humiliated’: Homeless man arrested for failure to provide address
Police case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.
'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in city
He drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.
'The victim told you to stop': Jail for man who pinned teen down and raped her
The rapist pinned his victim down by her neck until she almost lost consciousness.
Man asks court to declare him legally dead
He is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.
'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in storm
The tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.
Midwife struck off for writing prescriptions she used herself
The midwife prescribed 480 zopiclone tablets over two years, for herself.
Drug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupants
Joshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.
Back to prison for one of Whangārei’s worst repeat drink drivers
Judge told the man alcohol had taken over his life.
Neighbours at war: The parking space, the security cameras and the 'violent assault'
The neighbours' use of security cameras was also 'discourteous and alarming' - tenant.
Academic loses claim after his 20 parking fines were disclosed to his employer
A complaint against a car park company for passing on fine notices has been dismissed.
Community Corrections staff earning $10k less than Winz staff go on strike
A union organiser says the lowest-paid Corrections staff are on 'poverty wages'.
Man alleged to have assaulted, kidnapped woman in bottle shop granted name suppression
The 28-year-old made an appearance in the Hamilton District Court this morning.
Enchanter tragedy in court: Skipper faces charges relating to the deaths of five men
A weather warning was issued two days after the Enchanter left on a five-day trip.
Cannabis grower faces deportation after failed appeal
The woman has two children who are New Zealand citizens. Her husband has been deported.
'Sloppy' realtor did not check info before telling bidders
Evidence of a six-storey building was provided by a prospective buyer but was incorrect.
'Stupidity of you': Landlord who sent nasty texts to tenant ordered to pay $6k
A landlord lost control, sending abusive text messages to her tenant.