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He stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.

The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.

Rapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.

Wayne Gardner just isn't getting the message that he can't drink and drive.

The Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.

'I used to think custody battles were the worst, until I presided over estate disputes.'

'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.

Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.

Fighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.

Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.

The 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.

He pleaded guilty at his first appearance in September.

Seven people now face various charges.

Mariana Tehana thought he had left the children at home alone so he could go to town.

The alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.

She maintains the boy injured himself when he tripped with a hot pot of pasta.

Sitting in a cell surrounded by gang members, she knew something had to change.

"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."

Station was sold between brothers' trusts in a "family arrangement".

Charges include using a firearm against law enforcement and cultivating cannabis.

Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."

A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.

He turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.

The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.

'I’m a little bit of a stunned mullet,' he told the Herald after learning of the reversal.

Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.

He stabbed the teen in the stomach and then horizontally sliced the blade.