'Predator of young women': Pastor molested girls over 20 years
The man was a church pastor and business owner of high standing in his community.
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Drug dealer Sharon Marfell jailed for seven years for supplying and possessing P and GBL.
Bucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for man
People caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.
$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishing
Illegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.
First man ever accused of sabotage appears in court
The first man ever accused of sabotage in NZ has appeared in court.
Sexual banter 'normal' at Defence Force, dismissed worker claims
Defence Force worker said sexual banter was tolerated because female colleague ignored it.
Owners investigated man's excessive data on work phone. What they found was a 'betrayal'
The ERA ruled the employee was more than likely selling the company's scrap metal.
'Revenge': Colombian man lunged at victim with broken bottle
Colombian man Carlos Paz Diaz took revenge on a man he claimed had hospitalised him.
'I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trial
Secret witness in the Mongols gang trial denies having a 'mad' cocaine habit of his own.
Bungling burglar crashes into farm fence, makes off only with vehicle's key
The late-night farm prowler tried to steal a quad bike.
Company fined $41k for Beachlands cliff build without permission
Auckland Council prosecuted the company for illegal use of the foreshore.
'Lost home, job, child': Victims' stark loss after 'serious' robbery
The trio were jailed for their roles in the hours-long ordeal.
Binge-drinking police officers breached code of conduct
Boozing police drank out of vessel fashioned to look like a riot control baton.
Worker's advocate wants to take health board battle international
Beleaguered battler for workers' rights loses bid for judicial review of ERA decisions.
Youth walks on 10 charges, judge criticises tardy health service
Youth walks free from another 10 charges due to delayed psychological report.
Dilworth victim tells inquiry some of his abused classmates took their own lives
Vaughan Sexton wants legislative changes to ensure children are protected in the future.
'I just wanted to wake him up': Widow haunted by Napier husband's murder
'There is no honour in what you did', Kelly Cook tells man who killed her husband.
Coffee poisoned with drain cleaner, council flat tenant claims
A tenant was paid $500 by landlord Wellington City Council over inaction of complaints.
'I had to destroy clothing': Mum proves mould in state house
Tenant made a number of complaints but Kāinga Ora said there was no mould at the property.
Derelict penthouse with no owner taken out of legal limbo
Court clears way for owners of apartments in leaky, quake-damaged building to move on.
Man charged with impersonating medical practitioner, performing operations
Prosecution brought by Ministry of Health in case of alleged impersonation.
Protester who punched officer was 'defending his wahine toa'
Anthony Woods one of around 120 people arrested on February 10 during Wellington protests.
Man at centre of 30-hour siege allegedly threatened to blow up house
Alleged family estate dispute sparked a prolonged siege with armed police.
Theft of safe containing $250K at centre of Mongrel Mob killing
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Man who murdered partner in front of children jailed for 17 years
A man who killed a woman in front of her children has been jailed for 17 years.
Man arrested in police operation had sawn-off shotgun
He also breached his release conditions.
Prison officer sends email for mayoral candidate inmate
Prison director says exceptional circumstances needed for guard to send inmate's email.
Bartender convicted, fired after wiping friends' drinks bill
During his shift, he also consumed four alcoholic drinks without paying for them.
Woman raped on petrol station forecourt by man with 'narcissistic, entitled' attitude
The man has now been jailed for "determined, predatory and pre-meditated" violence.
501 deportee chooses job hunting over court case
501 jobseeker says: 'You have got to get a job, you have got to do something productive.'
Man stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was using
Sentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.
Man set off fire alarm after being asked to wear mask by shop keeper
Earlier in the month he shattered the glass at a bus-stop with a hammer.
'Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habit
The storage spot in the Corolla was no good because it couldn't hold a kg of cocaine.
Mother and stepfather jailed for drugging, sexually abusing and filming daughter
'You broke me, abused me and raped me. I should have been your little girl.'