Rodger Yardley simply loaded up high-value goods and headed for the door.

Siofilisi Paongo threw punches at Vake's brother but was not responsible for Vake's death.

UK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.

Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.

More than 150 court staff have been busted for looking through court records.

Judge: 'It was lucky no one was injured... she was out of control with a tomahawk.'

The eight-year long wait for an inquest into the death of Shaun Gray began today.

Defence counsel asks jury whether they can recall what they were doing 40-50 years ago.

More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced

Judge rules in favour of former editor left with substantial repair bill for leaky home.

Facebook traders paid money for TVs, cars or caravans, then seller's profile disappeared.

Eleven pleaded guilty to violence charges after criminal conspiracy charges were dropped.

The former private investigator claimed to be a gullible person.

Te Whitinga Mark Huirua brought shame and a loss of mana to his iwi after losing $3.1m.

Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.

The woman was found dead at her New Plymouth home and the man now remains in a facility.

When rescued from the parked car, the 3-year-old girl was drenched in sweat.

Coroners have highlighted the dangers of impaired driving in their latest findings.

Zac Guildford accused of drinking alcohol while on an intensive supervision sentence.

The High Court judge found the man was lucky not to have been given a longer jail term.

Mooring crew reduced from four to three before serious injury accident at Timaru port.

A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.

The horse trainer made and presented a fake vaccine pass to race officials.

The man was seen yelling and screaming at her as she lay on the ground.

The man would use his sister's bank account to avoid detection.

A man who attacked his flatmate moments before ending his life was psychotic at the time.

Immigration said she would be a burden to health services. Her doctors disagreed.

The father is now fighting for residency in a bid to keep his family together.

The woman complained about her co-workers's conduct for several weeks.

Jac Rhys Howells rammed another ute when two good Samaritans intervened in domestic row.