Bodybuilder who lost father in suicide blast sentenced for Comancheros drug scheme
Khalid Slaimankhel's father, a noted refugee advocate, was killed by the Taliban in 2018.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromDistrict Court
The woman tipped to become NZ's most famous prosecutor
Upcoming Auckland Crown Solicitor vacancy triggers horse-race with one clear favourite.
Gang member who killed taxi driver handed new sentence for major meth operation
Farshad Esfehani-Bahadori was on bail for the fatal crash when he helped supply meth.
Man charged with attempted murder of two women, six months after crash
Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the January crash.
'I was so scared': Sexual tryst led to knife-point robbery ordeal for man
Man terrified after paying for a sexual liaison that turned into a knife-point robbery
More than 4000 plants, 45kg of cannabis head found in huge growing operation
A Vietnamese teen denies masterminding a huge Whangārei Heads cannabis operation.
Meth cook guarded drug supermarket with a machine gun
Man caught cooking meth in Northland had powerful firearms including a machine gun.
'In any other country in the world you would be dead': Judge
Police officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.
'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdict
The Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.
193 charges: Teacher accused of illegally touching, recording dozens of victims
The man was initially charged last year but now faces a flood of accusations.
Dismissed: Judge throws out charge against owner of dog that attacked vet
Experienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.
Man admits killing landlord, lover in her home after she tried to evict him
Man charged with murder of Chch carer Val Heaney pleads guilty to hockey stick killing.
Whangārei at risk of looking lawless after weekend brawl - judge
"What makes this pretty bad ... is the arrogance of it."
Man guilty over murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Man guilty of first-degree murder of the Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle's death.
'Expensive night out': Burnout driver in court after illegal stadium gathering
Dunedin man takes responsibility for illegal car meet-up in Forsyth Barr Stadium carpark.
Amber Heard's lawyers say 'due process was compromised', ask for new trial
The star's lawyers claim the trial was "compromised" by a rogue juror.
Former head boy science whizz hit with US crypto fraud lawsuit
Ivan Ravlich is facing accusations he defrauded investors out of their crypto.
Two motorbikes seized, 55 infringements after dangerous' driving at gang funeral
Multiple people have been charged with driving-related offences.
Crate Day tragedy: Family forgive man after girl falls off back of his ute
Judge Jonathan Krebs has ruled that Joshua Wolland be discharged without conviction.
Alleged Devonport carjacking: Witness heard crash then man shouting 'repent'
A 23-year-old man is facing a number of charges.
Woman sentenced for New Year's stabbing
Judge said it was worrying she carried the knife in public and was prepared to use it.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.
'Accident waiting to happen': Judge offers leniency to gang member who fired gun during police standoff
What good has sentencing him to prison ever done for the recidivist? the judge asked.
'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengers
Graham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.
Prison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'
Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.
Former real estate agent Aaron Drever facing bankruptcy charges
Aaron Drever denies wrongdoing and says the charges will be 'successfully defended'.
'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limit
Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.
Car driven through red light at 124km/h before fatal crash
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia has admitted his high-speed dangerous driving killed a woman.
'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobriety
A repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.
Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.
'I just want him to get help': Man stabbed by stepson five times
Eru stabbed his stepdad. He then fled the house and stabbed his brother on the street.
'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assault
The defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.
'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention
Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence