Inmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind bars
Plan foiled by "non-contact" visit.
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Rare prosecution: Ex-Auckland port CEO denies charges over worker's death
The charges are unprecedented for an executive of a major New Zealand company.
Mum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her son
Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.
'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death
The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.
Lotto heartbreak: When the champagne stops flowing - the cost of winning big
They say money can't buy happiness, and some of Lotto's big winners prove the adage true.
10 years: Documents show maximum Megaupload sentence
Details emerge of charges faced by Megaupload pair in extradition deal.
Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver
Recidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.
Four men accused of attacking man who died on New Year's Day
Joseph Tauati's death sparked the first major homicide investigation of the year.
Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court
Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.
Trelise Cooper theft: Florist who received stolen clothing told her role was 'serious offending'
Florist Andrea Edwards was found with $137,000 worth of stolen Trelise Cooper clothing.
Witness claims children were unwashed, unloved and unsupervised
Children had to wait in locked car until passed-out mother woke up, court told.
Local sits on wanted criminal until police arrive
Gang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.
Detectives recount grisly discovery of businesswoman's body inside boot
Fang Sun is on trial for murder in the High Court at Auckland.
Loaded gun allegedly found in Head Hunter's luggage at Auckland airport
Gang member arrested in airport after 20th anniversary party for influential chapter.
Auckland stabbing: Man seriously injured in late-night incident
A man is due to appear in court on raft of charges after stabbing in New Lynn.
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencing
Gay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.
'I hold no hate ... go and be a good father': Victims forgive rugby player charged over on-field brawl
"I forgave you months ago, I hold no hate, no anger, it was all unlucky."
Brothel gunman on run: Auckland strip club boss 2nd person on shielding shooter charge
The late-night shooting in Auckland's CBD remains unsolved.
Fatal attack on miniature poodle claimed to be 'accident'
The dog would have suffered severely before dying, the judge said.
Infamous conman released from custody while waiting for extradition hearing
The US wants McKelvy extradited to face drug trafficking charges in the US.
Zac Guildford charged with breaching intensive supervision before latest sentencing
The offending allegedly occurred before Guildford was sentenced earlier this year.
Prison ordered for man who shot crossbow at woman's head
Daniel Vae had 44 convictions prior to today's sentencing.
Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth
Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.
Woman charged after shooting at Auckland's largest brothel
Police have not yet filed charges against anyone accused of pulling the trigger.
He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
Comancheros gang in court for money laundering
The two 2020 police stings seized an Audi, two BMWs and two Mercedes Benz.
Piopio home invasion: Farmer reveals why burglar's finger was chopped off
William Burr says he knew the threat of being stabbed by the teen was a real one.
Woman charged with causing teen cyclist's death by opening car door
Levi James 19, was killed while biking along Manukau Rd in March.
IRD bungle leads to prisoner's special suppression order
The prisoner is back in court on hefty fraud charges.
Named: Man charged with murder of carer was her boarder
The killing shocked the quiet Christchurch street on which she lived.
Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
Woman ran for help after suffering punctured lung in Cambridge stabbing
A man accused of stabbing three people was granted name suppression for seven days.
Countdown stabbing: Man jailed 13 years for frenzied knife attack
The man responsible for a knife attack at a Dunedin supermarket has been jailed.