Woman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her care
The alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.
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The 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows
"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".
Hospital staff sought police help for baby’s surgery to proceed in blood donor battle
A protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.
Rapist jailed for ‘cruel and degrading’ assaults against women
The scientist said he was unable to control himself.
Former Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young student
The defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.
$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despair
Co-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.
Far-right pair back in court; court discussions suppressed by judge
Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer are back at Christchurch District Court.
Man turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridge
He stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.
Man fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spat
Violent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.
Principal accused of student sex abuse testifies woman who says he confessed was 'out of her mind'
The former Deep Green Bush School co-founder is on trial at Manukau District Court.
Tinder swindler: He posed as a cop and conned a real one
Three victims fleeced of thousands of dollars
Security officer dodges conviction after entering court dressed in police-style gear
The man wanted to be seen as part of the government enforcement scene, a judge said.
Man charged over LynnMall knife incident that sparked lockdown
A 37-year-old man was summoned to the Waitākere District Court this morning.
Greymouth man and woman charged with dealing meth
The pair will reappear in Greymouth District Court this month.
'I'll be ruined': School volunteer says principal begged her to keep quiet after sex abuse confession
'I'm a white, male first-time offender,' he allegedly said when told he might go to jail.
Pot in the post: Man couriers cannabis to parents - the long nose of the law found it
"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.
Jewellery store smash and grab with hammer lands teen a conviction
The teenager threatened a staff member with a hammer before fleeing with jewellery.
Name suppression lapses for former principal accused of child sexual abuse
Joe Moncarz's rural Clevedon school was the subject of widespread media interest.
Man, 28, requests naked photos of girl, 13, in exchange for keeping her 'secret'
'I want him to know he is a dick for doing that and can go to hell', the teen said.
Suitcase homicides: Korean woman, 42, to appear in Auckland court
The woman will appear in Manukau District Court today after being flown from Korea.
Ex-principal pleads not guilty to repeated sex abuse of child as Auckland trial begins
The defendant's name and his former school are currently suppressed.
'He lives his sentence every day': Man held hand of childhood friend as she died in crash that he caused
He had been performing doughnuts in a farm vehicle which tipped and crushed the woman.
Inquest: Eagle footage shows moment police shot man with machete
Jerrim Toms was fatally shot by police on an Auckland highway in 2018.
Ex-reality TV star accused of hit-and-run of pedestrian police officer faces six new charges
An officer remains in hospital after being hit while deploying spikes earlier this month.
Owner of trucking company caught getting high while completing long-haul drive
The business owner admitted to smoking cannabis while behind the wheel.
'Gullible' private investigator sentenced for buying items pilfered in Trelise Cooper heist
Jurors found Kathy Stephens guilty in February.
Men charged with dishonesty offences fight to keep identities suppressed
Defence says court would struggle to find a case where one's reputation was more important
Street race with speeds of up to 165km/h ends with one dead and one in the dock
The surviving driver speaks of shame and regret over deadly SH1 racing game.
Lawyers for Covid-19 lockdown critics Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood argue protest ban should be nullified
The duo were arrested on the first day of the August 2021 Covid-19 lockdown.
'Well above average' risk paedophile with seven victims avoids preventive detention
Prosecutors had asked that he be held indefinitely given his reoffending risk.
'I'm not afraid of going to jail' - sexual predator to victim
The man had destroyed the lives of his victims, the Crown said.
'You better pay up boy': Drug debter intimidated by hired thug
Lured to a drug deal, kidnapped and threatened, victim then has gear stolen.
Risk to society: Serial rapist jailed indefinitely following attack on fourth woman
With sexual offences dating back to 1999, he poses a threat to society, judge said.
Jury deliberates fate of ex-Scoutmaster accused of sexually abusing boys
The jury will now decide the fate of an ex-Scoutmaster charged with sexually abusing boys.