Xmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT bus
He said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.
He said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.
Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.
One of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.
The plan details seven key areas of focus.
Tre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.
The reaction was bizarre but in tune with the American public's mood.
Police found text messages in which the duo discussed grinding serial numbers off guns.
They were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.
Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.
The judge said the defendant has a tough road ahead after handing in his patch.
Harvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.
Legislation replaces the law repealed by Labour.
He has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.
Kevin McQuire pleaded guilty earlier this year over Clarks Beach boating tragedy.
Jennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.
His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.
He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.
OPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.
Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.
Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.
Previously, it had only been confirmed that two participants had allegedly reoffended.
Police seized 6000 stolen items after executing search warrants in Operation Trump Card.
The Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments.
OPINION: 'People are not a business.'
A conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.
OPINION: Is Corrections able to address failings in how we handle young offenders?
OPINION: 'Is NZ a First World country? I wonder.'