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Serial litigant unlikely to be able to pay costs ordered against him in his latest case.
Consensual incest with adult daughter lands man in home detention
The father and his teenage daughter had sex only once but ended up having a baby together.
Man responsible for fatal hit and run pleads guilty
Talikavili Talakai was charged on June 10, 2021, a day after the fatal crash.
Woman pleads guilty to involvement after fatal shooting
Woman pleads guilty to connection to the death of a 75-year-old man.
Guilty plea in murder of Down syndrome woman Lena Zhang Harrap
The man responsible for murdering Lena Zhang Harrap has pleaded guilty.
Police officers fled when on-the-run drunk pointed gun at them
Police officer feared he would never return home to see his family and friends again.
Dark web drug dealer sentenced for role in $40,000 kidnapping
Summary of facts reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life.
Whakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruption
Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.
Drunk teen driving to McDonald's causes crash, hospitalises woman in her 80s
The victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.
Waikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riot
The accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.
Former senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000
The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.
Dead man's widow and daughters forgive shooter
Ngatupuna Rata fatally shot his friend Jonathan Mokoha.
'Deeply disgusting': Woman spits blood in police officer's face
Most officers would prefer to be physically assaulted than spat at, a judge said.
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
Dentist made to apologise for tongue-tie surgery on girl, 8, after wound hemorrhage
A dentist didn't properly inform the mother of a girl of the risks of tongue-tie release.
Appeal fail: Teen who broke cop's jaw and caused brain injury to remain in jail
After the assault, the offender was congratulated by a mate for 'hitting a cop'.
'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally named
Cory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.
'A lively and loved young woman': Teen's 'unexpected' suicide linked to alcohol
'Her sad death illustrates the dangers of adolescent drinking' - Coroner.
Prisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists
'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'
Construction worker awarded $22k after being fired for 'twisting workmate's ear'
The ERA has ruled the sacking was unfair and awarded him $22k.
Dangerous driver branded coward by victims after he fled scene
"You then ran away leaving them to die, only worried about yourself."
Influencer's family blow kisses as he's jailed for abusing teen boys
Victim: "He took what he wanted for his pleasure and left me with the pain."
Cooked: Wannabe chef caught making cannabis cookies
The man claimed he was moving to Canada and needed a discharge without conviction.
501 deportee who won the right to go to the pub caught with meth, tried to punch police dog in the face
501 Aaron Pryce had the rules about drinking alcohol relaxed but not methamphetamine.
Selling stolen jewellery exposes teenager's rebellious lifestyle
The burglary had a significant impact on the victims, well beyond the financial loss.
'Never ceded sovereignty': Appeal against conviction for reclaiming land
The hearing included questions around the tikanga of pig poo.
Evicted: Social housing tenant turns violent in grab for a bigger share of free food
The man became violent when his neighbours told him he had taken too much food.
Woman in court after sex act caused driver to smash through farm fence
Judge acknowledged that woman was not the driver but said her actions played a part.
Man cut off ankle bracelet to sexually violate toddler
Defence says preventive detention would be mentally crushing for the serial offender.
Cafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot water
A lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.
'The system let us down': Survivor on learning her rapist's sentence was changed on appeal
Living with rape: "The sentence that he gave me is for life'.
Sexually suggestive: Corrections officer fired for social media posts
Prison guard fired for posting sexual and violent videos wasn't unjustifiably dismissed.
Former Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct
'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.