Defence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping

Black Power member who shot at Killer Beez, blinding member in one eye sent back to jail.

The offending occurred over two nights in January while the 18-year-old was on bail.

He did it when they were playing outside, mowing the lawn, or painting pine cones.

The SPCA rescued Whippy saying it was horrific to think what the dog was going through.

The man was $20,000 out of pocket when a trip to see his dying grandfather was cancelled.

The kaumātua, now 77, took into his care two young girls then sexually abused them.

The pair netted over $43,000 in illegal sales using fake permits

“There are a lot of victims” - Judge Gary Collins.

Liz Gunn reveals how she will plead for the wilfully trespassing, resisting arrest and assault charges. Video / Michael Craig

A woman who keeps ignoring orders of the District Court is now going to jail.

A man has appeared in court for breaching bail by sending messages to a broadcaster.

Wife used her husband's company fuel card to buy petrol after debts began piling up.

The most detailed picture of crime committed during 2022 shows youth offending rising.

Spurned Tinder hopeful also threatened to accuse uninterested date of rape.

'If you had connected with his head, you could well have killed him.'

Lucilla Brunt's conviction of careless driving causing death will stay on her record.

There was a 22 per cent rise of prohibited items over 2022.

The woman turned herself in after several days in hiding.

He told police he was 'angry' at the time of the incidents.

She and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.

Man had 68,500 images and videos on his computer and hard drives.

A second injured woman says she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares.

Pāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.

The man was 'disgusted' by his actions and has shown genuine remorse, the court heard.

Registered child sex offender's online purchases alerts bank.

He is one of three accused of historic offending against boys.

There was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.

Paul Makoare was just 18 years old and a remand prisoner when he took part in the riot.

'You have been trying hard yet here you are again and that makes me sad' - Judge Rielly.