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![Man loses name suppression bid over Snapchat of sex with underage girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man loses name suppression bid over Snapchat of sex with underage girl
His father was worried about the humiliation that would follow his son being named.
![Courier driver avoids conviction for crash that left motorcyclist dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Courier driver avoids conviction for crash that left motorcyclist dead
An NZ Post van and motorbike collided head-on along a rural road.
![Alcoholic unsure he could honour bail conditions asked for instant sentence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Alcoholic unsure he could honour bail conditions asked for instant sentence
Defendant describes his criminal record as 'a colourful one - in the wrong way'.
![Man who scaled courtroom barrier to attack relative's murderer admits guilt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man who scaled courtroom barrier to attack relative's murderer admits guilt
Arohaina Henare was stabbed to death by Moses Mohi Taua in 2022.
![Family kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliers
The victim's toes were squeezed so hard with pliers, he feared they would 'pop off'.
![Nelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestream
The judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.
![Jealous man allegedly set fire to ex’s house and her new flatmate’s BMW](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jealous man allegedly set fire to ex’s house and her new flatmate’s BMW
The man was allegedly shouting outside her house, calling her a liar and a b****.
![After violent home invasion, one brother threatened to kill a cop, the other tried witness tampering](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
After violent home invasion, one brother threatened to kill a cop, the other tried witness tampering
The Leupupa brothers had a family reunion this week - in a sentencing dock.
![Smash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Smash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrence
Judge Thomas Ingram said a point had been reached where 'enough’s enough'.
![‘I hope he haunts you’: He died chasing his stolen Merc, thief left him entombed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘I hope he haunts you’: He died chasing his stolen Merc, thief left him entombed
Allister Christie's body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.
![Man gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down
'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'
![Parliamentary protester Allan Chapman praised by judge for turning his life around](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Parliamentary protester Allan Chapman praised by judge for turning his life around
Now a judge has praised his efforts to comply with his sentence as 'extraordinary'.
![El Cheapo Cars in trouble with Commerce Commission](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
El Cheapo Cars in trouble with Commerce Commission
Watchdog says borrowers did not get information about their car loans.
!['You took away my childhood', young victim tells rapist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You took away my childhood', young victim tells rapist
Her mum said Hayden Condon had destroyed 'innocent people' for his 'own sick gain'.
![Homestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Homestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partner
Hamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.
!['Screaming for his life': Violent home invasion after brothers booted from Halloween party](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Screaming for his life': Violent home invasion after brothers booted from Halloween party
A girl hid under her blanket on the floor after windows were smashed around her.
!['Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on bus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on bus
He touched the teen's thigh as he spoke to her about rape.
![Man refused alcohol threatens supermarket worker: 'Stab a knife in your fat gut'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man refused alcohol threatens supermarket worker: 'Stab a knife in your fat gut'
He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.
![Suspicious girlfriend unearths man's 20 years of sexual offending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Suspicious girlfriend unearths man's 20 years of sexual offending
The woman went through his phone and discovered explicit images and recordings.
![Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club
A man convicted and sentenced for burgling his rugby club has narrowly avoided jail.
![Man crowdfunds $80,000 reparation for exploiting migrant workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man crowdfunds $80,000 reparation for exploiting migrant workers
Around 19 workers were housed in a garage for four months. Some were without mattresses.