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‘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.

Family feud erupts in public as mum's car bashed with bat at city intersection

This was done in broad daylight and in full view of any member of the public,' judge says

'I don't know what to make of it': Woman steals nearly $1.6m from ailing older sister

Bronwyn Rutter paid $1.5m back but then went on to take smaller amounts.

Meth cook back behind bars: Father set up lab in family home

A judge has criticised his late plea, saying it impacts on others waiting for a trial.

'I want to kill you': Man subjects woman to 12 hours of violence after she ate 'too much' toast

The woman eventually managed to escape but was left with a broken nose and other injuries.

'You are going to die today': Man's words to woman who jumped from moving car to escape

Jade Mellow threatened to kill her, saying he had been 'waiting three days for this'.

Trouserless man bitten by police dog flees in patrol car

The wanted thief wriggled out of his trousers after a police dog latched onto him.

Delivery driver breaks 'elderly' man's arm during clash over parking

The man was pushed so hard he flew threw the air and landed on the ground.

'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughter

A parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.

Sensing Murder psychic's ad for remote service draws complaint from sceptics

The ad promoted remote healing. A group fighting pseudoscience in medicine didn't like it.