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Man jailed for 'campaign of violence and terror' against pregnant partner, children

'You have caused trauma that will never be erased.'

'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders

A couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.

Attack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of him

The man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg.

Drunk man's violent attack on woman while watching Netflix

Walterfang stabbed the floor near the victim's head multiple times while smiling.

Whiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mum

The 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison.

Man on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leap

Jarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour.

Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’

'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.

Man admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two others

The infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.

'Astonishing' road rage: Campervan driver assaults elderly man on highway

Another motorist was forced off the road to avoid a collision with Daly.

Excessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C

A laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.

Motorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crash

The victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killer

Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot at his house while hosting a party for his cousin.

Man charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crash

Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.

'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claims

A judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.

'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his mother

He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.

Teacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with student

The woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.

'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancy

Quinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.

Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship

'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.