Sovereign citizen's shoulder blade broken while resisting arrest
Judge says it was a shame Megan Gordon was injured during arrest but it was no surprise.
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Man set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affair
Hamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.
Teen's sentence for raping two girls is to pay $3k 'gesture of goodwill'
He took one girl's virginity and raped the other as she slept.
Prisoner held 33 days longer than his sentence loses $11k compensation
Court of Appeal issues decision after deputy registrar and judge make mistake.
Drug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance
'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'
Man skipped bail for alleged drug-dealing in Mongolia, allowed to stay in NZ
If he returned to Mongolia there was a likelihood he would be tortured.
Man beats woman over 12 hours after she ate 'too much toast'
But the attacker claims he has since 'found the Lord' and is genuinely remorseful.
'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yard
The prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.
Shot down: Gun City told to stop making 'world's largest gun store' claim
Advertising complaint board members unanimous that ad is misleading
Lawyer who assaulted 3-year-old, stole $150k from client refused appeal hearing
He admitted assaulting a child in 2008. Then he tried to quash it.
Uni student has charges dismissed for alleged weapons in halls of residence
But he has since been banned from the halls and dropped his studies.
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring
Daniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.
‘Bizarre’: Lawyer made himself sole beneficiary of client’s will
He has now been censured and ordered to pay a fine for the misconduct.
'Blowing up': Car repair business blame young woman's driving for engine failure
The courtesy car suffered 'catastrophic engine failure'.
'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuse
Barry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.
Woman going through break-up attended life coach's $9k programme 'under duress'
After she didn't pay, the life coach took the woman to the Disputes Tribunal.
Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’
Gunther van der Heijden maintains NZ's health system is "corrupt".
‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career
“I have never doubted my passion for my job... [it's as] natural as breathing oxygen".
Unpaid rent: One tenant was $33k behind in rent; another lay dead in their council flat
A long-term landlord says bad management is behind tenants getting so far behind in rent.
Man assaults elderly widow in her garden before chasing girl through park, assaulting her
The woman now suffers from flashbacks, while the schoolgirl has become withdrawn.
Man who sold bleach as Covid cure gets jail term converted to home detention
Criminal 'seized upon the tragedy' of the pandemic as a 'money-making opportunity'.
'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attack
He raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.
'Rock n roll judge' on being easily triggered - and the death of his son
'I am easily triggered, unfortunately.'
Driver called to get teens home safely was high on meth
Jacinda Sione-Lauaki was killed when Duanne Towgood lost control on a corner and crashed.
Former Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the job
Former cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.
Girl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon help
Stephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.
Police investigation into homicide continues, men linked to case sentenced
Teina Pickering was found dead on a Ruakākā road in October last year.
Teacher admits sending naked pictures to students, offering them sex toys
He offered to teach a female student how to perform a sex act.
Drink-driving learner kills best mate in high-speed crash
A judge says the tragedy was characterised by impulsiveness and recklessness.
'Tell me I'm your boyfriend': Teen woke to armed mobster in her bedroom
Anthony Pearce, who also stabbed a man in the neck, has argued against his sentence.
Man jailed after paying women in Asia to see their children dance naked
He was caught with thousands of images and videos of child exploitation material.
'Slumped forward': Chef and his dog died after car ploughed through playground, into river
Christian Herbulot's death prompted a coroner to recommend a law change.
'Why would anyone throw a hot pie at a kid?' Judge questions aunt's disturbing behaviour
The woman threw a hot pie in the face of a child.