Motorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crash
The victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
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Victims wonder if the ‘Glib Huckster’ can ever change
The clean-cut man with an alias greased his way into their lives and wallets.
Con artist property developer who ‘financially disemboweled’ victims gets more jail time
Victim says 'narcissist' fraudster Aaron Coupe ruined lives and was nabbed on skiing trip.
Man charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crash
Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.
Auckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girl
The man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.
'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claims
A judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.
'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his mother
He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.
Paedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivors
His eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.
$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipper
The company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.
'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girls
He groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.
BDSM relationship examined in rape, assault case where 'safe word' allegedly ignored
Woman accused of making up the allegations after her partner allegedly cheated on her.
Watch: 'Pretty heartbreaking' – Kumeū rugby field torn up by youth's joyride in new car
The 19-year-old faces charges and his car has been impounded.
'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000
A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.
'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
Judge Rielly: 'His confession was a cry for help, but doesn't excuse his actions.'
Tensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four days
Director Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.
'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's case
The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.
Church-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicate
He was a literal poster boy for ASB but also corrupted colleagues, collected P shipments.
Woman stole stranger's identity to create a fictitious carer and claim benefits
Diane Baumann also purchased items on credit but didn't make repayments.
Victims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts funding
One victim's ex is out of jail and wants legal aid to oppose a protection order.
'You are a monster': Abducted woman escapes after locking rapist out of his own car
He tricked her into getting into the car, drove her to a remote location and raped her.
'Spiritual crisis': Pastor fined for building unconsented church, Christian group millions in debt
The church faces $80,000 in fines, has more than $2m debt, and faces calls to sack pastor.
'I didn't do it': Convicted rapist's outburst as judge delivers 31 guilty verdicts
Five ex-partners testified he raped, beat, and assaulted them.
'She's not your rehab': Man runs down partner, denies her medical treatment
'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.
'I'll burn the house down': Man's Molotov cocktail revenge backfires, torches innocent person's home
Joshua Brennan's drunken retaliation caused about $25,000 in damage.
Australian diplomat's partner escapes conviction for Wellington assault
The man appeared in the Wellington District Court where he was discharged without conviction.
Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face
The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.
'Stole my childhood': Sexual predator foster carer given 23-year sentence
'Your life was a lie,' the judge said, but he declined an indefinite sentence.
Used car dealer ordered to pay hundreds of thousands after key loan info missing
Wellington firm El Cheapo Cars was sentenced in the Porirua District Court.
'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kids
A judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.
Finders keepers? Woman who received $158k in transfer error charged with theft
The woman could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.
'She is not going to prison': Woman avoids jail after cousin's fatal mattress fall from car roof
Judge: 'You clearly are a good person who has done something you'll regret.'
Culmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.