Frustrated dad repeatedly pounded daughter's head into cupboard door
A judge says the man "simply lost it" when the 11-year-old wouldn't go to bed.
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Man's 44-year sexual offending in Australia and NZ revealed
Glenn Kiddell was jailed today on child porn charges.
Lockdown rule breaker found on 15th floor of high-rise hotel
Ali Rafiee was breaking Covid rules and regulations - 641km away from home.
Convicted teen rapist wins sentence discount
Denial does not necessarily preclude the possibility of rehabilitation, Appeal Court says.
Co-founder of popular NZ reggae band in prison for $1.8m tax evasion
Sione Pome'e is known for his band, but it's his business venture that got him in trouble.
Teen rapist 'perhaps the most vilified man in NZ': Lawyer
Corrections unsuccessfully applied to prevent Meyer from accessing the internet.
Man accused of Hamilton street murder appears in court
A man died in Roy St, Hamilton on Saturday. Another man has been charged with murder.
Drink driver on his sixth offence avoids prison after killing woman
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia was doing 117km/h when he crashed into a woman's car.
Two more men appear in court charged with murder of David Kuka
Kuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'
Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.
Drug dealer wipes away tears while forced to confront past
Tears as drug dealer forced to reflect on the impact of her actions.
Hit-and-run: Alleged driver in court; remanded in custody
Critically injured cyclist remains in hospital.
'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversary
Dozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.
'I used to see the good in people': Woman indecently assaulted during massage
Tangapiri Teikamata indecently assaulted a young woman during a massage.
Man poured petrol on girlfriend's ex before setting his car on fire
Aaron Maclennan sprayed his victim in the face with petrol before setting fire to his car.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
Eye surgeon denies attempted murder
Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison denies attempted murder.
Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.
'Justice hasn't been served': Rapist's victims speak out as hundreds protest in the streets
Protesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.
'Shattered worlds': Victims of teenage rapist Jayden Meyer speak out
'This has been a challenge like no other and has taught us all a very valuable lesson.'
'It's a holiday' - Hundreds turn out to protest teen rapist's home detention sentence
Public backlash has been immense since details of the teen's sentence were revealed.
Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
Court says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.
Man jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offending
Man's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.
Bus crash: Passenger says she felt a 'dreaded fear' of being 'engulfed in flames'
The accident is believed to have been caused by the bus driver's sleep apnea.
Not guilty by reason of insanity: Bystanders filmed as motorist rammed police car
Woman was released from a mental health unit but is under a compulsory treatment order.
Banned: Drink-driver who fought arrest loses bid for clemency
Book thrown at repeat drink driver with 'certain attitude to court orders'.
'Extreme hardship' prevents teen who shot girlfriend with BB gun from being named
"I will cut your throat if you ever ask me that again." - convicted teen.
Baby with critical injuries: Man charged with assault named
The baby was taken to hospital with critical injuries on Sunday morning.
Man who took builder's tools now fenced in at home for 7 months
Judge: 'People get really upset when they work hard, buy a chainsaw and it gets stolen.'
'Extremely dangerous': Police hunt man after broad daylight shooting
A street and child daycare centre was locked down after daylight shooting.
Teen sentenced to nine months' home detention after raping four girls
One of Jayden Meyer's victims says she has lost her sense of self-worth since the rape.
Further arrest made in Christchurch Mongols MC gang blackmail case
The offenders allegedly blackmailed the victim out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Breakneck speed: Driver injured after flipping car on roundabout
Restricted driver took new car for a spin after drinking, crashed and broke his neck.
501 set to be deported to NZ over 'savage' NSW attack wins reprieve
The man only lived in New Zealand between the ages of 16 and 17.