Latest from District Court

Bondage and discipline: Man doesn’t deny kinky sex but says he didn't strangle women

The Crown says 'this is not a case of BDSM gone wrong', there was no consent.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Shane Jones vs the judge - he's naughty but not guilty

OPINION: Judges are bristling at the criticism they’re copping.

Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court

Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.

'I’m not paying him an absolute penny': The dispute over an unpaid $14k bill

Raine Selles continues to baulk at money owed for her horse arena, despite a court order.

'Screaming': Three students suffer burns after hose bursts on school bus

Two of the Bethlehem College students missed camp due to the severity of their injuries.

'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate

Tane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.

'You invaded their lives': Woman stole strangers' identities then took their money

Lexie Aiolupotea-Nofoagatotoa jailed for prolific, ongoing and significant offending.

'Keep seeing the fist': Lawyer allegedly punched, stomped on by client at Auckland District Court

It only ended after a forensic nurse tackled the client to the ground.

Auckland socialite Pebbles Hooper convicted over posting sex video to OnlyFans

She was found guilty after a judge-alone trial last year.

'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung jury

Taylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.

Man in court on murder charge after fatal Onehunga shooting

Accused gets interim name suppression after appearing over weekend shooting.

Suki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of Appeal

A new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.

Boy, 9, comes to father's aid in violent Mongrel Mob 'hit'

'This is a hit and it's come from the captain,' victim told before he was attacked.

Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024

Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.

'Violent sexual fantasies': Tears as jury finds man guilty of raping teen

Raveen Saily had "warped attitudes about consent" when he forced teen to do sexual acts.

'Blow their heads off': Black Power member shot at rival in ED carpark, shut down hospital

The shooting followed several altercations between the groups at a motel nearby.

'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammer

Torture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.

Person of interest in Baby Ru killing admits assaulting NZME journalist

Rosie Morunga also admitted unrelated shoplifting at supermarkets and retail stores.