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Head Hunter jailed for discharging shotgun outside school

Daniel Fayen will be released from prison soon on time served.

Man jailed for sexually abusing girl, blames Oranga Tamariki for placing child in his care

The man has had up to 60 children in his care over the last 15 years.

'I didn't slap a butt': Sportsman denies indecent assault

"I didn't touch her like at all," the accused sportsman told the jury.

'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed

Jim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.

Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name

The offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.

Strong evidence in attempted murder case heading to trial

A trial date has been scheduled in the High Court at Whangārei for July 2024.

Woman charged with killing two children pleads not guilty

The woman has been held in a mental facility and declared fit to stand trial.

'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53k

She previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.

'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murder

Home detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.

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.