'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on Snapchat
He lied to hook up with a teen. A judge has a message for men like him.
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The thief took the woman's locket which contained the irreplaceable item.
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The GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.
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The man's sporting body also said he was not a member when he was charged.
Victim ‘karate-kicked’ in face during night out confronts offender in court
The victim was in town, minding his own business, when he was kicked in the face.
Teen robber caught on child's secret video avoids going to jail
Disguised robbers were caught after a 10-year-old boy secretly took video of them.
When a house clean goes wrong: A damaged sink and bill that's three times the quote
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'Deliberate invasion': Man who breached protection sent back to prison
He breached a protection order when he turned up at the woman’s home and tried to hug her.
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The seasonal worker wanted a discharge without conviction. The judge disagreed.
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The man also threatened to 'cut open' a social worker and stick an apple in her mouth.
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Party guests 'were all on the ground together stabbing away furiously', says defence.
Car dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison term
The car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.
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Politicians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?
Missing Marokopa family: Police issue fresh appeal as search continues
The fate of Tom Phillips' three children remains unknown.
Man jailed for sixth drink-driving conviction has given community the finger, judge says
"You were grossly intoxicated."
'The sun doesn’t shine as bright': Father's heartbreak after infant's avoidable road death
The 3-month-old was not harnessed into her seat and was surrounded by airbags.
Roading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detention
Three others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.
Prison for school principal who sexually abused student
A jury found the former educator guilty of child molestation in December.
Pomare Station hit and run accused arrested
Police earlier called for Chad Clark to come to court to face charges.
Revealed: Health agency confirm complaints were made against jailed surgeon during employment
Stewart Metcalfe was caught with an 'extensive library' of child exploitation material.
'Greater clarity': Time behind bars sees one convict reaching for a medical career
He was locked up after assaulting both his partner and a police officer.
Ferry passenger stabbed by mental health patient wielding scissors
Victim was a holidaymaker who did nothing to provoke attack.
Man accused of being a 'nark' attacked by Mongrel Mob member with knife
The mobster approached his victim while wielding a knife.
Sportsman sentenced for sexual connection with girl won't be named as it would be a 'crushing blow' to his future
Young woman says she has become a 'shell of a person'.
Auckland money laundering: Husband of Newmarket ‘money lady’ gets discharge without conviction
'This man shouldn’t be blighted with a conviction,' his lawyer argued.
Mount brawl: 11 men heading to trial on rioting, wounding charges
An 11th defendant has denied charges relating to a June 21 incident on Maunganui Rd.
Parliament protester who hurled paver at police says he’s not violent
Boz Taniwha stoked a tent fire before throwing objects at police.
'Never see you again': Former meth addict involved in planning violent robbery turns life around
The woman, who avoided jail, thanked the judge for giving her a chance.
Man hurls wheelie bin at woman who posted video on TikTok
The woman's wrist was cut to the bone during the attack.
Mockery over speech impediment drives drinker to brink
Repeat drink-driver stuck in rut of alcohol use to numb the pain of illness and ridicule.
'Line in the sand': No ankle bracelet for gang member who had AK-47 on school morning
His gun was 'a recipe for disaster', says judge.
'It’s for me and my boyfriend' burglar tells child after jumping out of window
At the age of 27, Rome Te Aho had a criminal record running for 17 pages.
Driver in tight spot after getting stuck in cul-de-sac while allegedly evading police
Defendant asks judge: 'How can they be criminal charges when there was no victim?'
Fundraiser launched to help 'cherished' Paihia woman assaulted inside her own store
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