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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.

'No regrets... LOL': Woman who tortured boy jailed as judge rejects apology letter

The victim was stabbed, burned and forced to eat faeces. He suffered a broken spine.

‘I never thought I’d be believed:’ Man sexually assaulted teen he met on dating website

'You were an adult man preying on young boys.'

'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with woman

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

‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend

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.

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

The teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.

Judge Ema Aitken awaits her fate after incident at exclusive Auckland club

Judge Aitken awaits her fate after a judicial review into the decision to investigate her.

‘Incalculable harm’: Former Destiny Church member jailed for sexual abuse of boys in youth group

He pleaded guilty in December.

Pensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink driving

Now he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.

‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – again

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

Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling

When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.

Gold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailed

A judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.

‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnapping

The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.

Doctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlag

The doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.

Woman's jealous rage leads to car chase, violent attack with rock

She saw her partner spending time with another woman and launched a campaign of terror.

Teen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for cover

His family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.