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Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
Paedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him again
Clyde Rymer was sentenced to prison today for 21 historic child sexual abuse charges.
Indecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a row
Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.
After a violent incident, an offer to pay for injuries to dog
Jac Rhys Howells rammed another ute when two good Samaritans intervened in domestic row.
Head Hunters MC 'standover': Man hospitalised after alleged drug debt recovery
Three men in court after yesterday's incident.
Taxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'
Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.
Inmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind bars
Plan foiled by "non-contact" visit.
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.