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Strangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murder
New Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?
'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic client
He stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.
'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back
The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.
Malaysian man jailed for raping sleeping partner
Rapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.
Repeat drink driver caught drinking can of beer while behind the wheel
Wayne Gardner just isn't getting the message that he can't drink and drive.
Israel Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media posts
The Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.
When wills go wrong: Why you need one - and what happens when it's challenged
'I used to think custody battles were the worst, until I presided over estate disputes.'
Workers traumatised after teen shows explicit child abuse material, Crown says
'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.
What kids who commit serious crimes have in common
Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.
'Oh shut up': Lawyer's outburst discourteous and disrepectful
Lawyer who lost composure during heated teleconference fined over unsatisfactory conduct.
Man denies throwing fisherman off jetty, holding him underwater during assault
Joshua Zane Russell, 39, has been remanded into custody.
Watch: UFC star Israel Adesanya in hot water after mocking police prosecutor online
Fighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.
Why is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?
Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.
500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays
Judicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?
Police shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bail
The 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.
UFC star Israel Adesanya avoids drink-driving conviction
He pleaded guilty at his first appearance in September.
Two more charged with participating in gang brawl, five months after Head Hunter's death
Seven people now face various charges.
Woman tried to run down ex who was meant to be home watching their kids
Mariana Tehana thought he had left the children at home alone so he could go to town.
Charges filed against man accused of speeding off in $50,000 police car, then crashing it
The alleged joyride only lasted minutes before a crash that injured another motorist.
Mother jailed for pouring boiling water on her son fails to overturn conviction
She maintains the boy injured himself when he tripped with a hot pot of pasta.
No home detention for teen in brutal machete attack amid Comancheros, Head Hunters tensions
The victim was already writhing in pain on the ground, having been hit by their car.
Retired Hawke’s Bay judge who presided over more than 600 jury trials dies
His career of 30 years in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne was a colourful one.
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
'I was made for more': Underage prostitute hooked on meth tells story of survival
Sitting in a cell surrounded by gang members, she knew something had to change.
The ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone
"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."
Real estate agent wins court dispute over commission on $6.6m sale
Station was sold between brothers' trusts in a "family arrangement".
Whanganui man appears in court after firearms incident
Charges include using a firearm against law enforcement and cultivating cannabis.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
Man arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Ōtara
A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.
Dairy farmer to prolific burglar: Man had 50 pending court cases
He turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.
Drink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercy
The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.
Judge tosses prison sentence for Billy Te Kahika, who defied Covid lockdown with protest
'I’m a little bit of a stunned mullet,' he told the Herald after learning of the reversal.
Sleepwalking defence rejected for man who raped sleeping woman
Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.