Jealous man ploughs car into quad bike being driven by his ex and her male friend
The male was thrown from the bike and suffered a devastating head injury.
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Company fined $351K after worker's hand sliced off
Graphic warning: Company argued to have charge dismissed after the accident.
Court refuses pregnant prisoners' appeal not to be moved
Inmates at Arohata prison can be relocated, due to staffing shortages within Corrections.
'I was bleeding heavily': Postie screams for help as dog attacks him
The dog was put down the same day. It's owner is now before the courts.
Court orders teen to be vaccinated against Covid despite mother's protests
The girl, who is under the care of Oranga Tamariki, has severe disabilities.
Mould, slugs and no heating: Landlord ordered to pay tenants $38K
The converted garage should never have been rented in the first place.
'You're a dead man walking': Murder accused abused in dock
The man accused of murdering a woman in Cambridge last night can now be named.
Man accused of Hamilton street murder appears in court
A man died in Roy St, Hamilton on Saturday. Another man has been charged with murder.
Support for Māori wards stronger in provinces than cities
The introduction of Māori wards has empowered more Māori to stand for mayor.
'He is a monster': Mum finally starts to grieve as daughter's killer is jailed
Jasmine Wilson was badly beaten. Her unconscious body was then left outside a hospital.
'Serious neglect' of greyhound given human antibiotics leads to death
A greyhound owner says he should have sought the correct treatment by a vet for his dog.
'I hope you burn in hell': Families almost come to blows after murderer sentenced
Zane Wallace has been jailed for life for the murder of Jasmine Wilson.
Alleged attempted murderer can be named after suppression expires
Richard Malcolm has appeared in Whanganui High Court.
TVNZ lawyer says it isn't up to the broadcaster to provide sign language
Witness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.
Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction
The judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.
Rangatahi Māori filmmaker explores fatherhood through te ao Māori
Māori filmmaker explores te ao Māori and fatherhood through his second short film.
'Centuries of alienation': Sign language needed on live broadcasts
TVNZ said interpreters weren't provided on political debate nights for logistical reasons.
Dangerous driver tries to blame mate after causing crash
Glyn Ackroyd fled the scene after the crash - and then told police his friend was driving.
Local Focus: Kariana Black on Candidate Camera
One Party co-founder and Voices for Freedom member runs for Rotorua’s general ward.
Predatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind bars
Linsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.
Attempted murder accused faces further charges
Man accused of attempted murder has further 11 charges laid but keeps name suppression.
Former DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ funding
The man was responsible for managing MIQ staff, but he allegedly pocketed their pay.
Mother allowed to change children's surname after 4 years without contact with 'inadequate' father
But the judge ruled 'the door should be left open' for the father.
Prisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compo
A prisoner mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 compensation.
Remuera rental a little too fully-furnished for tenant's liking
The landlord left their belongings, including food, linen and a vehicle, at the property.
Landlord calls tenant a 'bloody idiot with issues'
The landlord also collected mandarins from the tenant's property without asking.
'I just wanted to die': Meth user before drug court changed his life
The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court only operates in Auckland and Hamilton.
Gang member behind bars after being found guilty of raping teen
Mongrel Mob member Maia Herewini will be sentenced in November for raping a teenager.
Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.
Landlord's attempt to evict tenant for having too many visitors dismissed
Tenant claims the complaints made are related to another neighbour on the street, not her.
'It is what it is': Burglar caught crawling out of jewellery store with $11k in goods
The thief said he was "trying to keep up with boys up North".
Punk rock musician dies, man charged with murder
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder and arson.
'Wanted to see more of her body': Father caught filming in pool changing rooms
The man was caught in the act by a woman who saw the phone on the floor recording her.
'The hazard was obvious': Judge orders Te Kuiti meat plant to pay $320K after worker's death
Jared Te Whare died after suffering a seizure while on a legging stand at UBP.