Drug importer who surrendered to authorities gets sentence reduced
High Court judge gives Aiyaz Umarji credit for returning to NZ to face justice.
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Now she is seeking compensation for the breach of her privacy and 'injury to feelings'.
Grouting Services ordered to pay $290k after worker killed by falling beam
WorkSafe prosecuted the firm over the death of a 21-year-old construction worker.
Ex-Head Hunter found guilty of meth operation based out of bail rehab centre
He was touted as a success story for the rehab centre, but police thought otherwise.
'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escape
The woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.
'My brain went ding': Juror fined $250 for contempt of court
In looking up information online the man didn't think he'd be breaking court rules.
‘A big shock’: Killed Kiwi mum in Brisbane remembered by lifelong friend
She would have celebrated her 32nd birthday on Christmas Day.
Teen who threw fatal punch and then bragged about it has appeal dismissed
The teen made a rap video bragging about the killing while he was in custody.
Refugee abused as a boy in camps grew up to become a rapist in NZ
He spent four years in refugee camps as a young child.
'Traumatised': Disabled man found face down, sleeves tied in knots to restrict his hands
It was also claimed the man's sleeves were nailed to the wall.
Govt dept apologises for using 'privacy' to avoid questions over Kiri Allan crash
Internal Affairs department still will not provide an answer on whether the taxpayer pays.
Disgraced arts patron James Wallace to leave jail today - what he can and can't do on parole
The millionaire sex offender must abide by certain rules.
Pipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans
'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.
Drunk, drugged driver fails in appeal after clocking 150km/h before injuring woman in crash
Winiata was jailed after the crash but appealed his sentence, claiming it was too harsh.
Former youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gang
He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.
Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting
Police also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.
IRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies under
The businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.
'It's a set up': Pound worker maintains he didn't poison the milk
A judge has reserved his decision after the case closed this week.
Young dad dies of asphyxia by sand while walking along beach
Andre Bradshaw died doing what he loved, going to the beach with his 2yo daughter.
'He was hunting for children': Sex offender caught trying to lure girls into car
He used promises of cash to get them into his vehicle. Two fought against him and escaped.
'Deceitful predator': Disgraced real estate agent who abused young girls declined parole
The Parole Board found O'Reilly had minimised his offending and remained an ongoing risk.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
Auckland man jailed for MIQ escape followed by crime spree
The escape was announced by then PM Jacinda Ardern in 2021.
Meth cook drove while high, killing two people and injuring three
Now, his victims have to wait four months to see him sentenced, outraging the prosecutor.
‘The night you tried to kill me’: Woman stabbed with pitchfork at home confronts attacker
During the attack, Shae Dobbs went looking for petrol to 'burn' his victim.
Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge made mistakes
High Court found judge 'effectively teamed up' with the lawyers of ex-husband.
Man who murdered his brother claims love triangle was not a motivator
Peter Te Maru has failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.
'Bunch of losers' - Peters strafes political opponents in fiery first debate
It came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.
'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device
He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.
House of horrors: Woman who tortured teen murder victim sentenced
The now-adult defendant, who was 16 at the time, won't face retrial for murder.
Court rejects $176k costs claim for Aotea Square apartment
'Disappointment' as court finds John Love's company wasn't entitled to the extra money.
Quartet accused of Auckland gang brawl murder appear in court together for first time
All four arrests were made last month, three months after the shooting.
Inmate shanked repeatedly in Mt Eden prison amid 'dire' staff shortage
The remand prison where the shank attack happened is short of about 100 staff, union says.
Meth dealer set up shop inside drug rehab facility, Crown alleges at trial
Given the location, defence lawyers say there are plenty of other potential suspects.