Notorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly man
Mobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.
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Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.
Burglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housing
The burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.
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He tried to justify false GST returns by providing IRD with forged invoices.
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Richard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.
Doctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigation
GP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.
Kiwi sports star faces 7 years jail after taking car, wilful damage at Christchurch home
He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.
On the run: Teen cut off electronic bracelet and vanished after tangi
Kiel Paul was meant to be sentenced on Tuesday. Now there's a warrant for his arrest.
Woman's $400,000 yacht seized due to previous owner's debt
Former New York property developer Colin Rath forged documents to sell his luxury yacht.
Man on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle bracelet
He was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.
Driver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to school
Man scores seventh drink drive conviction, this time with child in car on school run.
Former top school staffer escapes conviction on child sex charge
A jury found her guilty of one count in July.
Ex-Dilworth chaplain admits new paedophilia charges, bringing victim count to 19
Ross Browne has been in prison since his sentencing on similar charges in 2021.
'You're killing me': Woman on trial after stabbing husband with scissors during sex
She claims she acted in self-defence, the jury has been told.
Victims' lives destroyed by Thomas Hutt's violent, sexual offending
The ongoing offending had laid waste to the victims' lives.
Pop star to prison: Pat Urlich covertly filmed teen having shower
Urlich, 62, was sprung when the teen girl noticed a light through the bathroom window.
Family take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-three
Patrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.
Man whose stepfather-in-law died in dog mauling says tragedy caused outburst
Luke Shackleton said he wasn't proud of the way he acted, but didn't want to admit guilt.
High-profile mobster admits to dealing meth in prison
Poutawa “Puk” Kireka has been in custody for over a year after bashing a good Samaritan.
Drink-driving principal who crashed into roundabout was four times over limit
He had two previous convictions for drink-driving.
'Heartbreaking': Man lived in windowless room before his death
An inquest into Joseph Bruce Carter's death is traversing issues in mental health care.
New charge laid against university student for allegedly having taser at halls
Police also allegedly found a hunting style flick knife in his possession.
'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suit
The man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.
Tourist allegedly indecently assaulted women after asking for selfies at the beach
'Come and kiss me, kiss, kiss, kiss - just one kiss', he allegedly said to one woman.
Woman ripped off colleagues in order to look like she had a 'lavish life'
Andrea Lilo stole thousands from her workplace, boss and co-workers.
'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in house
Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.
Cocaine dealer knocks himself out while trying to escape from police
Anare Cilicewa left his injured passenger and jumped off the edge of the highway.
'Very simple act' might have prevented handyman's electrocution
Hire a Hubby Craig Johnston was found lying motionless on the floor by the homeowner.
Mum wanted a 'half-caste' baby, so she got a sperm donor - but then he went to court
The man wants his daughter to be aware of her identity and proud of her heritage.
Jail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing red
The men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.
'I miss him every day': Son speaks after tradie electrocuted at work
An electrician is now defending WorkSafe charges following Craig Johnston's death.
'Simply a favour': Drug dealer gets extra time for arranging meth delivery to jail
His lawyer says it was for another prisoner and the deal was not for profit.
Tears, prayers and relief: Jury finds pair acted in self-defence in street brawl
The verdict means Iulu Apineru and Henry Atoni can now move on with their lives.