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The Turkish national suffers traumatic flashbacks after witnessing a gun incident.
'Sexual fantasy': Father offers daughter up for sex to woman on dating site
The man was drunk at the time and claimed he was lonely.
Man who ‘received messages’ from Peaky Blinders stabbed woman to death, found insane
The man will now be held in hospital as a special patient.
'Appeal allowed': ACC ordered to reassess claim for hernia cover
ACC decision not to review claim it denied for hernia cover is unreasonable, judge says.
Access to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns
“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."
Investigations extended to scrutinise Cyclone Gabrielle forestry slash
Investigators looking at Cyclone Hale damage now considering effects of Gabrielle.
Strip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommends
A huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.
US couple who fled to Auckland jailed after death of son
Their adopted 7-year-old son died after a long period of neglect.
Samoan church leaders sentenced for $170,000 tax fraud
The pastor, treasurer and Sunday school leader of the Manukau church were involved,
Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing
Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.
Tinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scam
The victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.
'If I had the means I would': Teen's disturbing confession about carrying out a mass shooting
Nugi Reeves said he idolised those who carried out mass shootings around the world.
Mother-of-two sobs as she's jailed for knuckle-duster assault
Andrea Leota wore knuckle-dusters to inflict maximum violence on her victim.
‘I know you don’t have a bad heart’: Victim forgives woman who violently robbed him
The offender became emotional as her victim offered her forgiveness.
Drug house shooting: ‘I wish he had done a better job’ says wounded victim
Hendrix Jury has been sentenced for a Christchurch shooting and two prison assaults.
'Generous' sentence: Shooter who flip-flopped on plea loses final appeal bid
Jamie Ronaki Kissling has lost a second appeal regarding the shooting in 2016.
He sailed to NZ as a high-flying US property developer. He's now in jail after a $1.3m tax fraud
Now behind bars, Colin Rath previously led a 'very privileged' life.
No bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rules
The Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.
'Someone else put it there': Convicted meth cook successfully claims gun was planted
The man said an acquaintance had set him up after a car deal between them soured.
Covid booster not to blame for fatal heart attack - but St John apologises for 111 delay
Nurse had no history of heart problems before she died.
Snapchat upload of child sexual abuse exposes offender
Deemed a low risk for reoffending, the man was given nine months' home detention.
Doctor concedes 'flirty' texts with junior went too far
Doctor who told junior she was "more fun to text than in real life" loses job.
'Meth more common': SPCA calls for end to greyhound racing
Animal welfare activists want the tote closed on the sport after ongoing meth detections.
GP says money for sex with patient proposition was test
The doctor 'hypothetically' asked another patient if she would have sex for money.
Dad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partner
Dad who assaulted partner of 16 years struggling to come to terms with what he did.
Back injury accidental after officer falls on youth, IPCA says
Youth ran from off-duty police officer after being caught trying to steal a motor scooter.
Man filmed himself violating children in public changing rooms
The 35-year-old Christchurch man filmed himself raping a young child.
Dad of toddler found dead in pond wants case reopened as murder inquiry
Lachie Jones, 3, was found dead in a Gore oxidation pond four years ago.
'Ow, it hurts': Teacher 'tweaked' ear of preschooler after he smeared faeces on himself
'These are called ears and they aren’t painted on so please use them,' teacher told child.
‘Repeated dishonesty’: Doctor forged document saying she passed exam
The doctor forged a letter saying she'd passed the surgical test, despite not showing up.
Man denied lamb leftovers hits support worker in head
Angry lunch guest assaults support worker when denied leftover lamb.
Beaten, chained and dragged by a car: Farmers jailed for 'savage' murder of colleague
The men beat the father-of-three, chained him to a car, and dragged him 1km across gravel.
Husband guilty of trying to kill his wife by driving car over cliff
'If there's no you, there's no me,' the man said before driving his wife over the cliff.