Bus driver stabbed ‘below his heart’ with hunting knife after Hop card malfunction
The driver had allowed a passenger to ride for free, but he became enraged anyway.
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Stephen Foley managed to shave several months off the amount of time he'll be behind bars.
Man arrested after trying to lure girl, 14, to Auckland Domain
The 49-year-old talked to 'a number of' underage girls through social media, police say.
Officer justified in shooting at man in lengthy siege that shut down schools, highway
The armed man allegedly shot at police before the 14-hour stand-off.
Tesla airborne for 28m during crash that killed young lawyer
Tesla then skidded 60m into bank, slid, smashed through pole, rolled, court hears.
Retire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanised
A neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".
Tourist who caused crash left NZ before drink-drive results known
American finance company manager Brett Reck was here on holiday with his wife and child.
Man says drugs were for own use - his safe password suggested otherwise
Drug seller claims money was from orchard work, building and pokies.
Whakaari eruption victims’ families - ‘I feel like a victim of negligence’
Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.
'Enough to level the Sky Tower': Amateur bomb-maker's threat that spurred large-scale evacuation
The wheelchair-bound ex-con had been released from prison two months earlier.
Stranger threatened guests at 80th birthday before fleeing with a Margarita
He walked over to the cake table, picked up a knife and started eating a piece of cake.
The rise of the sexsomnia defence: Justice or an easy out for rapists?
'Part of a broader culture of excusing [rape] behaviour' or 'not that easy'?
Woman who helped cop killer flee murder scene jailed for longer term after meth supply raid
The commercial meth enterprise started not long after her High Court sentencing.
Two men arrested after Huntly service station robberies
The offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.
Distracted mum crashed after driving through red light
The light was red for 7 seconds before the crash, which left another motorist injured.
Accused boarding house arsonist back in court
The derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.
Crown Solicitor's management style undermined staff trust
Jacinda Hamilton deeply regrets actions that had a hurtful impact in her workplace.
'Hand on heart, did not do it,' claims child rapist appealing conviction
'Her spirit, her happiness, her laughter is broken,' says judge of victim.
Doorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'
Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.
Man who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane to China
“He was collared trying to do a runner,” Crown prosecutor.
Court intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'
One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.
Jailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his case
He maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.
'Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death
'The person sitting over there has taken away the future we planned.'
Kiwi sports star back in court after Christchurch incident
He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.
Bank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addiction
He hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.
'Deliberate deception': Pharmacist ordered extra meds, then sold them online
Jayant Patel was caught when the pharmacy owner noticed extra medication and viewed CCTV.
Deadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist family
Allegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.
Snapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual acts
Roland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.
$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lot
The Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.
Prosecution of property developer pointless, judge says
Charges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.
'Evil': Auckland man sexually abused baby boy, victimised adults too
“I have felt soulless ever since," one of his many victims said.
NZ's most defiant suspended driver? Judge can't imagine bigger rule-breaker
Ashlee Broomfield crashed his motorbike and left his pillion passenger at the scene.
Son who 'manipulated and exploited' dementia-suffering mum jailed for $180k theft
The building project manager also punched an elderly man in the face.
'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'
The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.