Bugger: Near-new $38,000 Toyota Hilux had parts from other cars
He thought he'd bought a near-new Hilux then learned it was rebuilt after a crash.
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Woman attacked with tyre iron in carjacking by man who feigned flat tyre
She was parked on the side of the road when the offender pulled up, saying he needed help.
'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencing
The teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.
'Deeply sorry': Yacht owner fined for scuba-diving fatality
The tragedy was supposed to be a day of fun.
'Yay': Woman who stole seasonal workers' food seemed happy to get home detention
Woman "callously" took food out of the mouths of foreign workers, judge says.
'I don't have anybody to blame except myself': Uber driver jailed for rape to be deported
His victim said others have lost their visas for much less serious crimes.
'Profoundly disturbing': Unwell offender to live rough after garden festival attendees take bail accommodation
The only other option was to put the man in jail for two weeks.
'Bugger off': Car groomer cleans up after being fired following heated argument with boss
Calib Waitokia has been awarded more than $15,000 after being unfairly dismissed.
Dilworth sex abuse cover-up allegations left to 'fester like an unlanced boil'
Derek Firth said only one case wasn't reported to police during his 40 years as a trustee.
Toddler's violent death still 'etched in the psyche' of health care workers
The toddler died from a spinal cord injury inflicted by his mother's partner.
Hillcrest homicide: Man named as co-defendant in North Shore murder case
Co defendant charged with the murder of Kevin Hay can now be named.
'F*** you judge': Prisoner yells abuse, headbutts guard at sentencing
Violent criminal Anthony Wheble abuses judge, headbutts guard in outburst at High Court.
Act of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55k
The ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.
Dilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resign
Murray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".
'Catastrophic injury': Man sues builder for running over dog
The dog's owner took his friend to court for a $21,000 vet bill.
'Inside man': Council manager used insider advantage - Crown
The Crown described the trio's conduct as 'corrupt' following the SFO investigation.
North Shore stabbings: Alleged attacker still in psychosis
Neatly dressed man appeared at court via audiovisual link from a mental health facility.
'Serial litigant': Murderer's bid for appeal on prison dispute denied
Serial litigant unlikely to be able to pay costs ordered against him in his latest case.
Burglary accused gets bail despite police opposition
Man charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.
Consensual incest with adult daughter lands man in home detention
The father and his teenage daughter had sex only once but ended up having a baby together.
Court of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid denied
Ana Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.
Crown's bid to appeal teen rapist's sentence dismissed
Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.
Toddler death inquest: OT staff knew man was violent and a risk
Oranga Tamariki knew a man was volatile but their report helped him get a bail variation.
Man responsible for fatal hit and run pleads guilty
Talikavili Talakai was charged on June 10, 2021, a day after the fatal crash.
Woman pleads guilty to involvement after fatal shooting
Woman pleads guilty to connection to the death of a 75-year-old man.
Guilty plea in murder of Down syndrome woman Lena Zhang Harrap
The man responsible for murdering Lena Zhang Harrap has pleaded guilty.
Police officers fled when on-the-run drunk pointed gun at them
Police officer feared he would never return home to see his family and friends again.
Suspicious mother's camera confirmed girl's sex abuse by dad
Judge says daughters may apply to have abusive father's name suppression lifted in future.
Man who killed toddler had bail varied to associate with kids
The toddler was found unresponsive after being in the care of the man the previous day.
Dark web drug dealer sentenced for role in $40,000 kidnapping
Summary of facts reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life.
Whakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruption
Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.
Boy, 4, returned to couple by OT; left disabled after abuse
The boy probably would have died had it wasn't for the prompt action of medical staff.
Drunk teen driving to McDonald's causes crash, hospitalises woman in her 80s
The victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.
Waikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riot
The accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.