'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'

Eru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.

'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.

She woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.

Sifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.

Grandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.

Stephen Rolston has been jailed for the 'distressing' abuse which lasted seven years.

A lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.

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

He stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.

The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.

'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.

The judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.

The man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.

Bus driven in loops through suburban streets to try to shake Ryan Mills off the chase.

People wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.

Family of stevedore Pala’amo Kalati might get some closure four years after his death.

The man denies all four charges and is defending the allegations in a trial this week.

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

An opponent was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital by ambulance.

Judge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'

The attack in an isolated area has affected their sense of safety at home.

Susanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.

Child's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.

Police: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'

The judge suggests he sell his "precious" Holden to fund a $15k victim reparation payment.

Details have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.

He was also added to the child sex offender register.

Tamara Mati's lawyer argued she covered the most explicit parts with pumpkin emojis.