Latest from District Court
Woman traumatised after alleged gang rape by men she met at Ponsonby bar, two charged
The men were granted bail and have a curfew from 7pm to 7am.
'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on ground
A judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.
'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapist
She struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.
Robber left path of destruction during wrong-way race to airport in stolen $82k Audi
He damaged a police car, an Audi and used a convertible as a battering ram.
Man celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jail
The fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.
Son of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuse
His accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.
'It's selfish': Drugged driver chased by up to 20 police cars blasted for 'dumb' driving
Blake Herbert was on bail for a kidnapping when he drove high on meth and evaded police.
Man invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over ute
He was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang.
Man accused of hit-and-run manslaughter appears in court
Riki Ronald Edward Lum appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.
Second person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-run
The man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.
Man sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide
Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.
'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealed
Former principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.
Man charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and run
Police arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.
'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt
Two Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.
Man who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'
Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.
'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tears
Victims filmed in their bathroom say they no longer feel safe in their homes.
'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was ill
The victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.
Serial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court told
The prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.
Rapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the door
Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.
'Recipe for disaster': Boys left with loaded rifle while man went fishing and drinking
'God know who they might have shot and killed or wounded' - Judge Snell
Emotional Caleb Clarke avoids conviction for fleeing police, named in ABs squad same day
Clarke pleaded guilty to failing to stop and dangerous driving in February.
Caleb Clarke's statement following sentencing in Auckland District Court
All Black Caleb Clarke's statement outside Auckland District Court following his sentencing, where he was discharged without conviction. Video / Sylvie Whinray
'Not tackling backlog': Back-up court trial system under scrutiny
There are frustrations over back-up trials and claims they're not tackling backlogs.
'Naughty' parolee holding woman at gunpoint left after telling off from toddler
He had earlier been locked up for outrageously dangerous driving. It was caught on video.
Senior lawyer censured after drink-driving and 'flagrant disobedience' of driving suspension
David Fordyce previously had a blemish-free career of more than 30 years.