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Woman attacked with tyre iron in carjacking by man who feigned flat tyre
She was parked on the side of the road when the offender pulled up, saying he needed help.
'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencing
The teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.
'Deeply sorry': Yacht owner fined for scuba-diving fatality
The tragedy was supposed to be a day of fun.
Toddler's violent death still 'etched in the psyche' of health care workers
The toddler died from a spinal cord injury inflicted by his mother's partner.
Act of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55k
The ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.
North Shore stabbings: Alleged attacker still in psychosis
Neatly dressed man appeared at court via audiovisual link from a mental health facility.
Burglary accused gets bail despite police opposition
Man charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.
Toddler death inquest: OT staff knew man was violent and a risk
Oranga Tamariki knew a man was volatile but their report helped him get a bail variation.
Man who killed toddler had bail varied to associate with kids
The toddler was found unresponsive after being in the care of the man the previous day.
Boy, 4, returned to couple by OT; left disabled after abuse
The boy probably would have died had it wasn't for the prompt action of medical staff.
Drunk teen driving to McDonald's causes crash, hospitalises woman in her 80s
The victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.
'Deeply disgusting': Woman spits blood in police officer's face
Most officers would prefer to be physically assaulted than spat at, a judge said.
Woman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court told
The fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.
Hit-and-run: Driver flees after hitting boy, 5, on his scooter, sending him flying
Fleeing was an impulsive move that has been attributed to the driver's autism.
Cooked: Wannabe chef caught making cannabis cookies
The man claimed he was moving to Canada and needed a discharge without conviction.
Judge on rapist's remorse: 'This is you being sorry for yourself and not your victim'
Childhood stolen and family broken after the man they met at church raped 11-year-old.
'You're f***ing dead': Man threatened courier in random encounter
His life was spinning out of control after he was the victim of a gang assault in prison.
Cafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot water
A lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.
Woman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts
'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'
Akin to 'torture': Son jailed after keeping elderly dad in wetsuit and soiled nappy
The elderly man was kept in a nappy and wetsuit he couldn't remove when he soiled himself.
Most junior cop on scene fitted a spit hood during arrest. The suspect died in custody
Alo Ngata died in police custody days after a violent arrest in Auckland.
Wellington musician allegedly raped sleeping women
The trial for a Wellington musician accused of sexual violation started today.
'Revolting' inaction: Survivor ignored after abuse victim compensation issue discovered
Many are suffering in silence, MP says after abuse ring survivor spoke out.
Man crushed partner between car and wall during heated argument
Instead of helping her after crushing her, the man kicked the woman and told her to go.
'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claims
Shailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.
Zero convictions: Pensioners let off climate change graffiti of bank
Charges dismissed for three pensioners arrested after defacing an ANZ Bank.
Teen claims shooting of rival's house was not gang-related
Gang prospect flew from Christchurch for organised shooting of rival's Whangārei house.
'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentence
The drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.
Wellington man's act in neighbour's home - Legal expert answers why no sex charge?
Indecency charges required interaction with a victim, Julia Tolmie said.
Meat thief challenges supermarket boss: 'What are you going to do about it?'
Prolific shoplifter James Weir has been caught stealing meat, a bike and electric shavers.
'A theft from the entire community': GST fraud nets prison term
Some of the money McCormick paid back he didn't have the authority to use.
Arrest made after man dies in alleged hit-and-run in Henderson on Friday night
A 42yo man has been arrested and will appear in Waitākere District Court on Thursday.
Man arrested after Invercargill incident leaves three hurt, one critically
18-year-old man charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.