Nofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.

The woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.

He had sex on his mind and used the game to manipulate the woman, the judge found.

Fale McCarthy indecently assaulted two women in 2014. Now there are fresh allegations.

He sought compassionate bail, claiming his godmother had died – she didn't exist.

The victim was lured into a game of hide-and-seek that ended her childhood.

Min Hu is one of 14 legitimate and innocent investors who are owed nearly $1.5m.

Visiting hours included a cuddle, a hug and multiple pills stuffed down an inmate's shirt.

Now Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.

Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.

Ella-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.

The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

The top cop who led the hunt to find Ariki Rigby’s killer opens up as Jimmy Heremaia awaits sentencing for murder.

The 24-year-old has a history of drug abuse, mental health problems and violence issues.

Victim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.

The officer, a part-time driving instructor, said he mixed up the brake and accelerator.

The former employee and star of The Casketeers was found out by chance.

Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.

Jimmy Heremaia will have to spend at least 12 years in jail before eligible for parole. Video / Neil Reid

Murdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing.

The suspect, 24, allegedly had 0.18g of the drug hidden in a small bag.

The victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.

The prisoner grabbed a milk crate, ripped a phone from the wall and allegedly swung it.

The man, in his mid-20s, started a relationship with the teen after their first encounter.

CCTV clearly shows anger and reckless bravado, the judge said at the shooter's sentencing.

The driver abandoned the moped on Stoddard Rd and fled on foot.

As the bus neared a queue of traffic, it crossed the centre line into the path of a car.

Now she's appealed her two years, six months jail term saying it's manifestly excessive.

Judge: Xinchen Liu was “somewhat cavalier with the health of her staff and the public”.

The man was granted permanent name suppression for the sake of his children.

The Comanchero was charged months after two men allegedly broke into a shipping container.

All attempts to locate the 29-year-old have been unsuccessful.

The 23-year-old man has been granted interim name suppression.

A third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.

The 'good, hard-working family man' was found with 2077 child abuse images.

It's taken nine years, but Australian police are one step closer to catching up with him.

Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot and his brother Hemi seriously wounded in 2023.

The 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.

Father Michael O'Donnell abused students, often targeting them at the tuck shop.

Ton Kaan claimed he did not know images of children in explicit poses were illegal.

The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.

Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.

The judge said cars are 'deadly machines' and motorists need to drive safely.

'I should have known better,' said the woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver.

The motorcyclist believes the pedestrian crossing was dangerous.

The jury took under three hours to reach a verdict in Christchurch.

Northland man was jailed indefinitely in 2013 for abusing 20 boys aged 9 to 16.

Migrants weren't told they were working illegally until after they arrived from Samoa.

Vinod Suresh says he can no longer walk, eat or live independently.

'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.

The reluctant NZ resident wants to make up for the fraud – with volunteer work, not cash.

Man on three-month visa now faces years in NZ prison. The Crown has also taken his cash.

Teen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.

Online casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.

While the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.

Neurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.

Police request CCTV or dashcam footage from Parkers Rd on Sunday.

He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.

The liquid stained the warden's skin, clothing, and work equipment, police say.

The defendant gave his account of the shooting that left one dead and another injured.

The men were unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health.

He filmed up women's skirts in shops and while he worked at Electric Avenue.

The woman was ordered to pay reparations of $13,000, albeit at $50 per week.

Jennifer Sheehan's family said they couldn't comprehend what had happened.

One man has already been charged with murder after Munns' death last month.

Matthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.

The man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.

An Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.

Detective Inspector Scott Beard speaks after the sentencing of Auckland man Micah Fala, who secretly filmed nearly two dozen women. Video / Dean Purcell

Police give update on unexplained death in Wellington

A charge of common assault was laid against one officer, but later dropped.

Darren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.

Man initially claimed he could not recall meeting his accuser when probed by police.

The 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.

He got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.

One man was killed and another stabbed after a $150 drug deal went wrong.