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'Sieg heil': The strange arrest of a nunchuck-wielding barking teen
Police stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.
Liz Gunn lobbies high court judge to toss airport assault conviction
A district court judge said her actions were 'hostile' and not socially acceptable.
Driver quit seizure medication for extreme soup diet, passed out and caused $28k crash
The man was living off two portions of soup per week and taking weight-loss meds.
Woman jailed for 156km/h crash that killed sister after Mother’s Day ‘bottomless brunch’
The driver had been pulled over once on the way home but was allowed to carry on.
Polkinghorne’s $6m Remuera mansion for sale, title transferred to his sister
“I moved out ... I am looking forward to the future,” Polkinghorne told the Herald.
'It's a joke': Victim owed nearly $350k reparation
Victims owed millions - one man wants more done to pursue offenders.
Licence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymore
The man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.
Serial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beef
Serial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.
Fatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chair
The fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.
Former Act Party president named as former political figure who abused teenage boys
Tim Jago was Act's president and abused teens in the 1990s.
'Hopeless': Former lover ordered to pay more than $100k after manipulating dying man's will
The court found Lily Li had unduly influenced Frank Lane into giving her $500,000.
Ram-raid police brutality case: Girl, 14, punched twice as officers avoid conviction
The illegal confrontation took place during the heart of Auckland's ramraid epidemic.
Sprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissed
Unit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler.
‘She said ’yes': Man acquitted of filming Tinder date during consensual sex
But, he was found guilty of showing the video to a mutual friend.
'Nightmare situation': Cop acquitted of perjury over unauthorised speeding tickets
His lawyer slammed police superiors and said a criminal charge was a vast overreaction.
Roger Partridge: Supreme Court’s rush to judgment is a constitutional wake-up call
OPINION: Has the Supreme Court once again stepped outside its lane?
Former Givealittle director drove drunk twice in one night
She was five times over the legal limit - twice.
Auckland brothel business appoints liquidators
It was involved in a dispute with the landlord and indicated a general decline in trade.
Eight out of 10 Govt agencies unsure of former prisoner employment numbers
Most of the largest government agencies can't say how many former prisoners they employ.
Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young couple
The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.
Police officer accused of perjury over speed radar qualification
Police mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.
Former airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAF
Court sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.
Opinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s how
OPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
A judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.
Treaty Principles Bill: Groups argue for and against the bill on first day of hearings
Critics and supporters make their case to Justice Select Committee.
'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at scene
Jamie Slater has been accused of fatally stabbing Whatitiri Whakaruru.