Refugee flees cartel-connected abductor bent on revenge
The man spent time in hiding before eventually moving to New Zealand.
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Stranger threatened guests at 80th birthday before fleeing with a Margarita
He walked over to the cake table, picked up a knife and started eating a piece of cake.
Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss
The Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.
Employment advocate invovled in bitter work dispute
Embattled employment advocate Allan Halse's work with Hamilton Culturesafe has ended.
'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in thefts
The judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.
Youth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'
Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.
Is a patched Head Hunter a suitable person to work as a security guard?
A man was given the choice to trade in his gang patch for a security licence.
Trial date set for man accused of fatal crash resulting in teen's death
The 17-year-old died in a two-car collision in June 2023.
Distracted mum crashed after driving through red light
The light was red for 7 seconds before the crash, which left another motorist injured.
Attacker bashes relative with cricket bat
The victim has permanently damaged eyesight after being bashed with a bat in a carpark.
Realtor faces five-year ban for refusing Māori values course she calls 'woke madness’
The one-and-a-half-hour course was compulsory for all real estate agents in 2023.
Crown Solicitor's management style undermined staff trust
Jacinda Hamilton deeply regrets actions that had a hurtful impact in her workplace.
Teen dad high on cannabis found not guilty of newborn son's manslaughter
'There’s no suggestion that he deliberately assaulted his cherished son' - defence.
'Hand on heart, did not do it,' claims child rapist appealing conviction
'Her spirit, her happiness, her laughter is broken,' says judge of victim.
Doorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'
Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.
Artist wins appeal, ex-husband fails in legal bid to get half her copyright
However, Sirpa Alalaakkola's ex-husband will receive a larger share of other assets.
Man who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane to China
“He was collared trying to do a runner,” Crown prosecutor.
'His approach was one of avoidance': Lawyer who owed $223k in taxes suspended
Christopher Persson didn't pay any taxes for nearly 11 years.
Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died
Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.
Court intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'
One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.
Jailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his case
He maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.
'Flawed': Supermarket giant takes Wellington City Council to court over cycleway
New World Thorndon is challenging the cycleway directly outside its entrance.
'Shame on you', grieving woman tells sparky responsible for her partner's death
'The person sitting over there has taken away the future we planned.'
'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of struggles
Trayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.
'Defies common sense': Seller refused refund for rain-damaged $2000 e-scooter
Tribunal: It 'defies common sense' for the seller to suggest it couldn't get wet.
'Deliberate deception': Pharmacist ordered extra meds, then sold them online
Jayant Patel was caught when the pharmacy owner noticed extra medication and viewed CCTV.
Snapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual acts
Roland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.
Long-running feud between couple and school leads to $25k payout
What started as an information request spiralled into multiple investigations.
$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lot
The Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.
Prosecution of property developer pointless, judge says
Charges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.
Māori, Whangārei Harbour and the quest for customary titles
The hearing is expected to last three months and call multiple witnesses.
Mow your own lawns, judge tells mum with ‘unaffordable’ child support
The judge noted she drove a four-wheel drive vehicle when there were cheaper cars to run.
NZ's most defiant suspended driver? Judge can't imagine bigger rule-breaker
Ashlee Broomfield crashed his motorbike and left his pillion passenger at the scene.
'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'
The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.