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'I honestly thought that afternoon was my last day on Earth'
Man was sure he would be executed outside his front gate, like Scott Guy was in 2010.
Machete man lost two fingers in earlier incident
Man who almost hacked through victim's arm with a machete lost two of his own fingers
Marvelly: Rebalance scales of justice
COMMENT: Some Family Court rulings make things worse for victims of domestic violence.
Man arrested over Sth Canterbury shootings
Arrest made after an Oamaru man was shot in the leg on Sunday.
Pora 'short-changed half a million dollars'
Teina Pora takes Government to court claiming he is owed half a million dollars.
Parents, grandmother jailed for baby's death
Three handed their fates for their roles in the death of 8-month-old Isaiah Neil.
Family violence incidents still rising in NZ
New stats show family violence continues to increase in New Zealand.
Rifle to be returned to David Bain
The rifle used in the Bain family murders will be handed over to Joe Karam.
Man ordered dog to savage publican in bar
Man admits charges after ordering his dog to savagely attack publican in West Coast bar
Alcohol and drug court pilot extended
The Green Party wants the court rolled out nationwide sooner.
MacGregor wants to 'get on with her life'
Rachel MacGregor wants Craig to withdraw proceedings so she can "get on with my life".
Manhunt continues over weekend shooting
Police have a warrant to arrest Anthony Clegg over the shooting of a man in Hamilton.
Family violence: Holistic approach launched
Ask for help and you will get it, government promises family violence victims.
Man who distributed terrorist material has sentence appeal dismissed
Man imprisoned for widely distributing terrorism material has had his appeal dismissed.
Donor on why he gave $115k to Labour
The money won't be wasted if Labour don't win election, retired judge Robert Smellie says.
Extra beds at youth justice facility
Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo in Christchurch has had a troubled history.
Judge challenges lawyer to rush hour test
Lawyer told: Get from Auckland to Manukau in an hour or face the possibility of jail.
Justice system has 'gone septic'
'Defective law' stopped manslaughter being brought as an alternative charge in Moko case.
Schoolboy death: Coroner blames assault
The family of Stephen Dudley are calling for new charges after today's Coroner's report.
Woman in court on P-making charges
Suspected meth manufacturing operation uncovered in Waikato.
Man loses appeal for $1m inheritance from mum's partner
Man loses appeal after being left out of mum's partner's will.
Did the National Party rip off Eminem?
National is accused of using Eminem's track. So what are the arguments for and against?
Political ad worsens song use: Lawyer
Judge warns it will take 'months' to review evidence of National Party copyright case.
Teen arrested over armed dairy robbery
Two teenage boys arrested over armed robbery in Christchurch.
Online steroids: Jail for black-market sales
Two years in jail for man guilty of selling steroids online.
Mum sues daughter, now they don't talk
She sued her daughter and won over $368,000 in loans - now the daughter's "disowned" her.
McIvor: A baby with a man behind bars?
OPINION: Sperm donor from Prison? I was lost for words when the story hit the headlines.
Editorial: Prisoners' sperm donor rights
Editorial: Prisoners do not have a right to be given an opportunity to donate sperm.
Sex abusing dance teacher denied parole
A sex-offending dance teacher has been denied parole for a second time.