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Technicality helps drugged driver avoid convictions
John Ihaka had meth and cannabis in his blood but avoided drugged driving convictions.
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Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.
'Give me your keys or I will f*****g kill you,' teen burglar's threat
The teen admitted going into the bedroom armed with a knife, bottle, broom and torch.
'We can no longer help Henry but changes can be made': Inquest into teen's death
Wellington teen Henry Martin was found unresponsive in a mental health home.
Navy officer fell, hitting head before alleged assault
"I don't remember it," the defendant said.
Inmate guilty of head-butting female guard
Joshua Carnegie has been found guilty of head-butting a female guard at Kaitoke Prison.
Man accused of murdering toddler in court again
An accused child murderer allegedly drove drunk while on bail.
Teen's finger severed by father and son after burglary goes wrong
The Crown say attack was retribution - defence counsel say the actions were out of fear.
Repeat drink-driver: High-profile entertainment star sentenced
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Frisbee v maths: Teacher wins the contest but faces charge
Teacher took a frisbee off a student and led her back to the classroom.
Jilted soldier appeals drug-dealing conviction
A soldier who had to call the man who slept with his partner "sir" turned to drugs.
Woman claimed 'innocence by nature of being a woman'; Judge wasn't impressed
Judge reprimands accused over 'pathetic' paperwork after telling her to be quiet.
Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman
Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.
Immigration adviser botched visa, lied to student
Fake signature and false phonecall were part of Qing Tian's deceit.
Prospective teacher charged over crash while four times over alcohol limit
The woman recorded a breath alcohol reading of 1079mcg.
'Bound by the law': Dogs ordered destroyed for fatal attack on cat and goat
Law change is needed before discretion can be made to spare dogs, a judge said.
'I'm a product of the system'; Natalie Fenton back in jail
Natalie Roselyn Fenton was 15 when she murdered Raymond Mullins at his home.
Hound stood down for failure to chase
Greyhound owner annoyed at decision to stand dog down after she looked at a competitor.
Refugee jailed for sex with underage girl
Issue of age of consent in South America raised during proceedings.
Man admits 12 charges including raping 94-year-old
Hawira Duncan admits 12 charges relating to two incidents, including rape of elderly woman
Tribunal slams immigration adviser for 'sustained misconduct'
Immigration adviser described as a danger to vulnerable immigrants has licence cancelled.
How a single punch shattered the lives of one young couple
Violent attack at New Plymouth bar shows the "danger of alcohol and youth", judge says.
High school avoids prosecution after student drowns
Instead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.
Protester tries to avoid wearing mask at court
Former Taranaki Regional Council candidate Brett Power leaves court disappointed.
Teen became pregnant after repeated rapes
Rapist threatened to kill teenager's family.
Man accused of driving into police at protest, in court
The man accused of driving his car at police during the Wellington protest is in court.
Suppression continues for Colombian woman's murder accused
Murder trial has been set for June 12, 2023.
'What the hell is her teacher doing here?': Busted by grandparents
A teacher gave his student a mobile phone, rides home and invited her to a concert.
Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts
Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,
Nurse who used company card to buy petrol found guilty of professional misconduct
Nurse buys petrol for private car on company credit card.
501 deportee faces historic sex charges
Judge David McNaughton says the case has strong public interest.