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The woman turned herself in after several days in hiding.
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Former top sports star admits assault and wilful damage in offending spanning three days
He told police he was 'angry' at the time of the incidents.
Clean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three wines
She and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.
Elderly man says he ‘didn’t know’ possessing child abuse images was illegal
Man had 68,500 images and videos on his computer and hard drives.
'I just want my finger back': Bakeworks fined after workers’ fingers mangled in machinery
A second injured woman says she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares.
'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the sea
Pāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.
Ex-member of charitable organisation sentenced for child sex abuse images
The man was 'disgusted' by his actions and has shown genuine remorse, the court heard.
Child sex offender caught after bank alerts authorities to ‘questionable online purchases’
Registered child sex offender's online purchases alerts bank.
Oranga Tamariki care provider abuse: Man pleads not guilty
He is one of three accused of historic offending against boys.
Spending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobes
There was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.
Prison rioters caused $1 million in damage
Paul Makoare was just 18 years old and a remand prisoner when he took part in the riot.
Disqualified driver caught breaking rules again on ‘e-bike’
'You have been trying hard yet here you are again and that makes me sad' - Judge Rielly.
Mum and young daughter flee police at 150km/h
Zyla Butler faces 10 charges after the alleged incidents around the Waikato this week.
'I smashed the b****': Man's violent assaults result in jail
Charlie Wikitera wanted sex. She said no, so he beat her so badly she can’t remember it.
High Court upholds man's extradition to Australia over alleged machete attack
The man has been accused of attacking three men with a machete in a drug deal gone wrong.
North Shore stabber deemed insane, says devil told him to attack people
He went on a rampage with a kitchen knife before someone took him down with a crutch.
'Sexual fantasy': Father offers daughter up for sex to woman on dating site
The man was drunk at the time and claimed he was lonely.
He sailed to NZ as a high-flying US property developer. He's now in jail after a $1.3m tax fraud
Now behind bars, Colin Rath previously led a 'very privileged' life.
'Someone else put it there': Convicted meth cook successfully claims gun was planted
The man said an acquaintance had set him up after a car deal between them soured.
Dad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partner
Dad who assaulted partner of 16 years struggling to come to terms with what he did.
Man filmed himself violating children in public changing rooms
The 35-year-old Christchurch man filmed himself raping a young child.
Man denied lamb leftovers hits support worker in head
Angry lunch guest assaults support worker when denied leftover lamb.
Worker left with burns and PTSD after electric shock awarded $30,000
The lingering effects of electrocution have left the man unable to work.
Fake online reviews, misleading ads among charges against TV Shop
The Commerce Commission has laid charges against The TV Shop for misleading shoppers.
'Demeaning' revenge attack: Pair shave woman's head, escape conviction
'Disgraceful and demeaning' - the victim was attacked while holding her 3-year-old son.
Parking fine stoush: Academic resigned after alleged privacy breach
Ex film tutor says privacy was breached when car parking fines were given to his employer.
A tourist says he was left disabled after slipping in a NZ McDonald's. 14 years on, he's still fighting
Tourist injured in fall wants ACC to cover bills so he can continue a normal life.
Cyclone recovery visas offered, Judge to visit Gloriavale & one year of war in Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin 24 February, 2023
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'Cut you up with a machete': Sent to jail for violence on family
Matthew Stott also threatened his mum and to cut up his ex's grandmother with a machete.
Judge orders building company to reveal documents in a dispute over cost to build home
Building company ordered to say if documents exist, and if so, to hand them over.
King Cobras shooting: Gang member's boss found 3D-printed semi-automatic gun at workplace
Monnier Time hid the 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol at work.
Man on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving again
His second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.
Man makes three false emergency calls in one week, starts fires to film firefighters in action
The man claimed he was burning his court paperwork which led to a fire.
Woman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slate
A mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.