Jailed paedophile with 'above average' risk of reoffending released four years early
Matthew Kelly paid a woman to send him a video of herself abusing an infant.
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Patched gang member aims to leave gang as he’s jailed for courthouse assault
Dylan Anderson kicked a rival gang member in the head, rendering him unconcious.
'Rough as s***': Evidence given about weather on day of Enchanter tragedy, discrepancies arise
'It was horrendous, I wouldn’t put my workers through that': cray boat skipper.
Cheating suspicions fuel frenzied scissors attack on sleeping partner
She later phoned him from prison to coax him into telling police he lied about the attack.
'The car ran over itself': Final moments of fatal high-speed crash
A debris field was found 51 metres from where Allister Christie's car became airborne.
'Last straw': Pensioner reveals the moment she decided to report years of alleged violence
The woman says her partner tried to smother her after she reported his violence to police.
'The Australians are not as civilised as us:' Kiwi lawyer faces nine conduct charges
'New Zealanders there do not get a fair deal,' he said of the Australian Family Court.
Man who 'foiled' ankle monitoring bracelet objects to being jailed
Matthew James Vernall says the judge was wrong to refuse a home-based sentence.
'Like a freight train': Survivor's harrowing account of wave that destroyed Enchanter
'The hull was upside down, propellers were spinning, and there was smoke in the air.'
70-year-old died in watery crash after chasing man driving his stolen Mercedes
Now the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.
Callous, uncaring man 'became criminal' during sex with young woman
Woman did not know two men who picked her up and took her to a motel.
Identity of teen who tried to kill ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend can now be revealed
The now 17-year-old was sentenced to 12 months' home detention for attempted murder.
Enchanter survivor describes massive wave flipping boat in an ‘instant’
The three-week trial of skipper Lance Goodhew has started in the Whangārei District Court.
Police ordered to pay sexual assault complainant $50k
The tribunal has also told police to explain why they didn't charge the alleged abuser.
Gang boss 'slighted' over stealing claim leads brutal bashing
The victim was on his couch when three gang members walked into his home and attacked him.
Struck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit
'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.
‘Ignorant woman:’ Lawyer’s comments to judge earn him suspension
He claimed a judge was sexist and labelled the court a "vagina court".
Dented rental car: Woman's credit card charged for damage she didn't cause
Company claimed the door wouldn't open so took money off her credit card without asking.
Housekeeper's illegitimate love child wins paternity declaration
Uploading her DNA to a website helped an elderly woman connect with her estranged family.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
Smothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly man
Bridjid Tamihana admitted 11 charges relating to the treatment of a 23-month-old girl.
Man jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing rooms
Crown says public need to be protected from man's 'terrifying escalation' in offending.
Comancheros-linked mother wins reprieve from deportation
Deportation liability notice 'almost certain' if discharge without conviction refused.
Man armed with axe jumps out of bushes to rob victim of ute
Bryce Paterson was one of four involved in the armed robbery at Taupiri.
Fleeing teen driver who died during police pursuit was drunk and stoned
"Sadly, this crash was a result of a young driver’s bad decisions."
End of the road: Highest court rejects serial rapist and killer Malcolm Rewa's appeal bid
Lawyers wanted the Supreme Court to hear his case but it has declined.
Former council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance case
He was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.
Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.
Urgent appeal in Waitangi Tribunal summons case heard by senior court
Children's Minister gave a letter to the tribunal but claimants say she needs to appear.
Former Mongrel Mob member turned counsellor seeks $700k after losing prison job
He was caught sharing a tribute to a Mongrel Mob member who had died.
'Money mule': Security guard who worked in loss prevention involved in scam
He acted as a middleman for a financial scammer and now has to repay $10k.
'A self-destructive cycle': Jealousy and meth blamed for man's violence
He subjected his partner to a series of violent acts, including strangulation.
Love rival shooter: Obsessed stalker not ready to leave jail yet
Krishan Dick-Karetai shot his love interest's partner in the head.
Security guards attack teen caught tagging at Viaduct
The guards resorted to violence, then lied to the police about what happened.