‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damage
The woman has previously lost a child and said she was worried what people would think.
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The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.
Man who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’
Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.
Man alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be named
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A technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.
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Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints
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‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects
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Marty Wood's family speak prior to sentencing in the Christchurch District Court. Video / Al Williams
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Stink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57k
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The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.
Puppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughter
The 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.
Here to stay: Court rules Wellington's rainbow crossing doesn't compromise safety
Wellington’s Cuba St rainbow crossing was painted in October 2018.
Driver in horror crash that claimed four lives only had three hours sleep
One passenger even gave him a neck massage to try and keep him awake while driving.
‘I never thought I’d be believed:’ Man sexually assaulted teen he met on dating website
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Doctor, ex-TVNZ presenter ordered to pay $148k for 'misleading' Covid-19 videos
Samantha Bailey posted Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.
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She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.
Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes
The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.
A Mongrel Mob teen’s court lies in a murder case and a two-year police probe
He gained his Mongrel Mob patch before sentencing but told the court he had cut ties.
Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.
'I want him held accountable:' Sexually violated teen’s plea as offender avoids jail time
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