Former Young Farmer of the Year entrant left 29 cows to die of starvation
While he was not disqualified from farming, he was fined $32,500.
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Protesters charged with blocking Wellington road granted bail
The three men appeared in court this afternoon.
Teacher struck off for catfishing co-workers, posed as Tinder hunk
While pretending to be a man, the teacher had an online relationship with a colleague.
Man hires skip bins, charges them to Chorus and pockets $42k
The offender wore a Waste Management uniform and drove a vehicle with the company logo.
Woman cowered under table after man threatened to kill her dog Poppy
Grigori Charpan was told to take a good look at himself.
Businessmen to pay $30k to victim of attack at popular Chinese restaurant
The men claim the attack was spurred by a racially charged comment.
Driver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crash
When Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.
Angry shoplifter caught after busting up public toilet
He stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.
‘Spree burglar’ jailed after targeting garages and sheds
Alex Gardner left DNA behind on a glove and a torch.
'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower
'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'
Teen who ram-raided a store and held-up a petrol station did it all for two Moro bars
He claimed he had 'just followed his friends' when committing the crimes.
'Blow her away': Mum threatens to shoot police officer in face
The solo mother said she meant no malice but a judge disagreed.
Drug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apology
Judge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.
Man hits father, who later dies, but judge tells son ‘you didn’t cause that’
Father dies in hospital 16 days after being struck in ribs by son.
Fake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patients
Yuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.
'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jail
The man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.
Youth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hears
He grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".
Woman charged over smuggling $2.7m of cocaine into NZ in shampoo bottles
Officers found cocaine in her suitcase lining and liquid cocaine hidden in shampoo bottles
Not guilty plea to alleged rape, abduction of young girl
The alleged incident took place near the Blenheim Railway Station.
'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to death
The calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.
Boss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incident
A young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.
Man found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offending
The dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.
'Bad head space': Son threatens to kill father, shoots his truck
The man had previously built businesses before becoming involved with drugs.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Gold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade Me
The owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bail
Protesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.
Violent offender clocked at 133kmh before attempted carjacking in ‘horrific’ drive to victim
Brody Gray's dangerous driving led to a crash and then an attempted carjacking.
'Playing this game for more than a decade' : Serial fraudster jailed for $350k in scams
Brendon Harris claims he wants to rehabilitate. The judge was dubious.
Mall lockdown: Man brandished knife at shopping centre 'for protection'
He has now been jailed for the incident, which sent the mall into lockdown.
Posie Parker protest: 20yo accused of punching elderly woman chased by Leo Molloy
The 20-year-old was followed by the businessman with a camera on a selfie stick.
Rapist's defence that victim reluctantly consented to sex rejected
Sexual assault laws need reform says expert after man uses reluctant consent defence.
‘Rorting the Revenue’: Ex-accountant jailed for $9m tax fraud indicates legal fight is not over
Convicted fraudster Barrie Skinner was the victim of a recent assault.
Shoe fetishist who 'stalked', attacked three women loses appeal; says immigration status at risk
Li Yicheng was sentenced to community work but argued for discharge without conviction.
Prosecution fails to prove who sent 'threatening' messages from joint Facebook account
The messages targeted a court official who feared for the safety of his family.