Gang-pad bashing: Mongols MC member to remain behind bars for NYE manslaughter
Lyndon Sheed was found guilty of manslaughter after punching Kane Wayman.
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'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youth
The judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.
Tenants beguiled into having less rights by one of country’s 'largest landlords'
Up to 600 tenants could be affected by the unlawful tenancy agreements.
'Absolute control': Siblings allege stepmum abused power over million-dollar trust
They say she acted improperly - two previous courts have found otherwise.
Death of disabled woman who choked on leftovers was preventable
WorkSafe investigated the death but decided not to prosecute.
"Did it happen?" Man accused of sexually abusing stepchildren and grandchild
The offending is alleged to have occurred over 30 years on three children.
Guilty: Driver deliberately dragged man trapped under car to his death
Raynor Cribb was dragged 84m while stuck underneath a Subaru.
Can hair loss clinic owner call himself ‘Dr Raj’ if he’s not NZ registered medical doctor?
His website included a reference to Dr Raj being a third-generation doctor.
'I got him', hit-and-run driver told partner after reversing over teen
Victim's father: 'My son will bear the scars for the rest of his life.'
Businessman's descent into Covid 'crazy' leads to multiple alleged sex attacks
His personality changed when he stopped his meds and began protesting, the Crown says.
'Traumatic': Pregnant woman in excruciating pain, baby needed resuscitation at birth
Midwives were criticised for their care of the woman whose baby had to be resuscitated.
'Drug-seeking': Patient accused by GP after breasts examined without consent
GP threw shade on patient's mental health and said she was 'doctor-shopping' for drugs.
Police bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stop
Two police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.
Meth debt drove addict's $116k burglary, arson
Offender "genuinely apologetic" and needs "top-quality help", says lawyer.
Builder skips country after $140k botch-job
The walls of the newly built house were so out of line the roof wouldn’t fit on.
‘I ain’t a murderer’: Man denies dragging death was deliberate
Raynor Cribb was dragged more than 80m underneath a car.
'She did not consent': Man found guilty of raping and kidnapping partner on road trip
Working holiday in New Zealand ends in prison for man who raped and kidnapped partner.
Man with epilepsy flouts warning not to drive, has seizure and causes $20k crash
He had not been taking his medication and had experienced other recent seizures.
Man denies raping partner in '30-day sex challenge'
The man said he was surprised and confused by the allegations.
Armed robber stormed pubs, forced punters on the ground before stealing from them
The armed hold-ups occurred within days and involved other assailants.
'You have any petrol to burn this demon?': Woman stabbed with pitchfork
The woman nearly died after the man stomped and kicked her head and beat her body.
Scammer fooled dozens in Facebook cons offering cars, phones
Victim says the bogus car seller 'seemed like a legitimate guy'.
'And then my leg just breaks': Man who resisted arrest suffers injury
But the IPCA has found the force used by the officers during the arrest was justified.
Killer stabs man for repeatedly asking to buy his cannabis
William Izett stabbed a man twice in the torso after he asked to buy cannabis from him.
'Body for money': Man organised sex work for underage girl
The man organised sex work for the teenage girl and took $100 of her earnings.
Sex out of duty: Rape complainant says twice she did not consent
Court drills into more than 5000 messages between rape accused and complainant.
'I have nothing left': Police officer died after battling personal troubles, drink-driving crash
The death was a suicide, but the question of what led to the tragedy is more complex.
Passenger recalls the moment she realised man was stuck under car
Man was dragged along the road for 84m.
‘Forgot he had a toy pistol’: Man who once thought he was Hitler sparks Winz shutdown
Te Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.
'You’re a young man who’s got some promise': Man from Black Power whānau avoids jail
Despite his upbringing, the man has largely avoided a life of crime.
Name suppression lapses for four arrested after aggravated robbery, shooting
Police were called to an Otaika address on September 19, after shots were heard.
'Offensive behaviour': Waitress fired by text after raising sexual harassment claims
The owner and his wife then spread rumours about the victim damaging her reputation.
'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ Post
Ian and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.