The 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.

The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.

The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.

The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.

Kenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.

The man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.

He carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.

The teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.

The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.

Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.

Geoffrey Coker maintains he's a "scapegoat" for other teachers he claims abused pupils.

The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.

The teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.

Chalise Tei Barton-Barbarich allegedly killed a woman during a brawl.

Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.

'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'

Elizabeth Donohue used the money on jewellery, gifts, debt, and holidays.

Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.

Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.

The officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.

The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.

The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.

Police alleged she may have been involved in a dispute with another driver.

The now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.

The judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse.

He had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.

Daniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.

VJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.

Councils were 'seeing a surge' of sovereignty citizenship arguments.

But, he was found guilty of showing the video to a mutual friend.

The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.

Jainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.

Dylan Cossey spiralled into alcoholism following the street racing deaths.

Hikurangi Harrison was also sentenced on a reckless driving charge.

Judge: 'No woman should ever feel unsafe when they are with their partner'.

After being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.

The 44-year-old smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech.

Judge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.

Chedin Thompson's strong whanau support has helped him stay out of jail.

The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.

Simon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.

Ronel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.

The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.

The children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.

Jason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.

The judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.

Stuart Edmondson made a brief appearance in the High Court this morning.

The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.

One of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.

Harvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.

He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.

It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.

He said he planned to harm children because his family was being taken advantage of.

“Whatever the victim had done ...(there) was utterly no justification for your behaviour.”

The group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.

The Health and Disability Commissioner found several failures by the midwife.

'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.

About 20 members were inside at the time and many were on their knees praying.

Jason Wharekura maintains he doesn't know his co-offenders, despite his guilty plea.

Marty Te Rangi says he is remorseful and wants to become a better person.

One of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.

Dalton Taylor's city centre attack lasted more than seven minutes.

Dave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.

Craig Foliola's teen passenger spent a month in hospital but he's avoided a conviction.

The victim supported her former partner's discharge without conviction.

He then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.

Chit Ko Ko was an undiagnosed schizophrenic when he fatally stabbed his neighbour.

Joel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.

Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.

Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.

The jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.

Their dealing continued even when they caught the virus.

The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.

'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'

The fourth accused has two weeks to decide whether his name will be kept secret.

Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.

Sean Anthony Carroll's arson caused around $550,000 in damage.