Prisoner's death ruled self-inflicted following illness and chronic pain.

Quinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.

His parents warred over whether their son should get the jab, so the judge chose for them.

A young boy who was propositioned by Pinky Green tried to tell teachers years later.

Woman obsessed with her employer refused discharge without conviction.

Two victims, 20 years apart, speak out about rapist and sex abuser Robin Hermansen.

Saffron Tina Jules Mokotupu jailed for 2yrs 9mths but could get out in time to give birth.

Pornography addict gets further jail term for making intimate videos and posting them.

Man says he has cut gang links, but Corrections disagreed in its pre-sentence report.

Daniel Rei's blows knocked several of the victim's teeth out and cut her bottom lip.

A farmer previously fined $60,000 for moving a stream on his property was back in court.

Pinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.

Coroner investigates gun access after Northland property inspectors were shot by tenant.

A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.

The strip club owner didn't pay rent for a year and refused to leave.

Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.

'We just needed to be treated like a child who needed love and a place to call home'.

Inquest into the death of retired teacher and cyclist Mike Leach continues today.

The complainant accepted she could have had a conversation in which she gave consent.

A man charged with wounding with intent was acting in self-defence, his lawyer claims.

The 67-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.

Michael Waitokia had three unrestrained children in his car when he fled police.

Peter Hitchcock didn't realise police were listening when he threatened to kill his ex.

Police have requested a post mortem after an unexplained death

More men have come forward with complaints about English teacher's sexual propositions.

Matthew Cochrane's offending was 'systematic and deliberate'.

A woman who caught and onsold flounder has had her boat seized by MPI.

The woman says she was raped but defence is calling for the charges to be dropped.

Abuse in care: Māori hearings began on Monday with the experiences of two young men.

Truck blind spots and wrong road markings are key issues in the inquest, the coroner says.