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Neighbours dispute: Restraining orders issued to stop 'World War 3'

Legal shots fired between neighbours over gun range and security cameras on right-of-way.

Drunk, drugged driver fails in appeal after clocking 150km/h before injuring woman in crash

Winiata was jailed after the crash but appealed his sentence, claiming it was too harsh.

Meth addict was 'fried' during 'terrifying' Halloween night armed invasion of stranger's home

Six men claimed to be police then kicked in the door as a petrified woman tried to escape.

Former youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gang

He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.

Hospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZ

David Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.

Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting

Police also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.

Witness intimidated with throat-cutting gesture outside court

Throat-slitting gesture 'happens all the time', defence lawyer said, but judge disagreed.

Babysitter filmed naked child, kept 2500 photos

Man took 18 videos of underage girl and used them to generate 2500 still images.

Serial sex offender breaches release conditions by using fake urine in drug test

The Supreme Court is considering the offender's bid to keep his name secret.

Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub

But despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.

'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device

He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.

Worker accused of poisoning colleague by spiking milk with antifreeze

A bottle of antifreeze was found in the stationery room with the seal broken.

Residents feel unsafe after Hamilton home invasion

Residents of a Hamilton street feel unsafe after latest alleged home invasion.

Meth dealer set up shop inside drug rehab facility, Crown alleges at trial

Given the location, defence lawyers say there are plenty of other potential suspects.

Te Whatu Ora employee granted bail after alleged Covid vaccination data breach

The man shouted 'freedom' as he was taken back to the cells.

'Kiss me': Tourist admits assaulting women he asked for selfies with

The 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.

'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdose

The man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.

'Natural for a girl': Mum prostituted her 16yo daughter for $50

'Just do it, I love you,' the now-sentenced mother told her daughter.