Killer Beez gang member dodges jail for drive-by shootings
Lawyer says gang member was caught up in the group offending but watched from the streets.
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Convicted cop killer fails to reduce 'crushing' sentence
The man who murdered Constable Matthew Hunt will remain behind bars for at least 27 years.
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Hunter's highway u-turn results in death of motorcyclist
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'I fear for her mental state': Mother's heartache as daughters' abuser jailed
Aarron McPherson still denies the offending that has seen him jailed.
50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonist
The 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.
Woman attacked with tyre iron in carjacking by man who feigned flat tyre
She was parked on the side of the road when the offender pulled up, saying he needed help.
'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencing
The teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.
'Profoundly disturbing': Unwell offender to live rough after garden festival attendees take bail accommodation
The only other option was to put the man in jail for two weeks.
'Bugger off': Car groomer cleans up after being fired following heated argument with boss
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Hillcrest homicide: Man named as co-defendant in North Shore murder case
Co defendant charged with the murder of Kevin Hay can now be named.
'F*** you judge': Prisoner yells abuse, headbutts guard at sentencing
Violent criminal Anthony Wheble abuses judge, headbutts guard in outburst at High Court.
'Catastrophic injury': Man sues builder for running over dog
The dog's owner took his friend to court for a $21,000 vet bill.
'Serial litigant': Murderer's bid for appeal on prison dispute denied
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
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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."