IPCA says man arrested for following police to large fight was unlawful
Police maintain man's arrest was the right decision, despite IPCA report to the contrary.
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Taranaki man, 72, hit by speeding and distracted driver
When the driver looked up he saw the man and slammed on his brakes, but he was too late.
Ten months' home detention for man who bottled victim and two dogs
Home detention in quiet village complex might help offender improve his ways, says judge.
'Too much boob': Physiotherapist accused of touching breast
A physiotherapist is accused of touching a woman's breast three times during a massage.
The $40,000 kidnap plan: Victim tortured for two days for money that didn't exist
The man was locked in a room, threatened with a knife and stabbed with a screwdriver.
Rapist tried to add victim on Facebook while awaiting trial
A convicted rapist attempted to add his victim on Facebook while awaiting trial.
Skateboarder's death in front of young son was preventable
The man suffered fatal injuries after jumping off the rooftop of a skate ramp.
Thai restaurant staffer granted $12,500 for unjustified dismissal
The owner decided to only pay the worker 80 per cent of the Covid-19 subsidy.
140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister
The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.
30-year-old man arrested last night enters no plea to charge of murdering Lake Takimoana
Man charged with murdering Nelson 22-year-old remanded without plea in custody.
Trials on hold after Omicron hits court staff following party
Court trials abandoned as Omicron impacts staffing levels in Auckland.
Eviction from Spirit of Nature a 'miscarriage of justice': Resident
Man labelled a squatter in peace-loving community plans to fight his pending eviction
Two appear in court in relation to Nelson homicide
Two appear in court in relation to a Nelson murder last week; hunt on for a 3rd man.
Boss walks out, tosses diaries in the bin, awarded $31,000 in wages and holiday pay
Former head of own firm awarded almost $31,000 in unpaid wages, outstanding holiday pay.
Local Focus: Dumplings, tea and CCP at La Fiesta
La Fiesta is Whanganui's month-long festival for women.
Judge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'
Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.
Living in fear: Life after a brutal bashing linked to the Hells Angels
Jamie Angus was warned never to return to Wanganui: 'one of them is going to kill you'.
Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.
Iwi loses millions to fraudster
In the High Court at Whanganui on Thursday Huirua pleaded guilty to six charges.
Racist and offensive pamphlet returns to Auckland letterboxes
Unhappy resident: "Hateful recommendations are definitely not welcome in my mailbox".
Black Power members jailed for involvement in shooting
Heightened security as patched members of rival factions taunted each other outside court.
Fatal crash could have been avoided but train crossing wasn't deemed dangerous enough
A fatal train crash at one of the country's worst level crossings may have been avoided.
Manukau jury trials come to immediate halt due to staff sickness, isolation
82,670 court events were adjourned or rescheduled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays
Case is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.
Kiwi loses Aussie visa after punching passenger on train
Kiwi who violently bashed train passenger after Covid job-loss downward spiral loses visa.
Peer pressure: Teen's illegal skids pins woman to car, injuring legs
Taranaki 19-year-old avoids conviction but disqualified from driving for a year.
'No room in my heart for hate': Daughter forgives driver who killed parents
'My parents were great people and they would not want this to derail your life.'
Speeds of 160km/h reached in 55km chase through Covid-19 checkpoint
A man fleeing a police chase drove to a checkpoint manned by multiple officers.
Man who sexually abused granddaughters hundreds of times jailed
Northland grandfather jailed for "horrific" sex offending against his four granddaughters.
Violent partner watched from garage as partner sought help from police
A 'concerning history of violence' puts Nelson man back behind bars.
Killers appeal murder convictions and sentences
Killers appeal convictions and sentences for the murder of a teenager in South Auckland.
'I hope your baby dies': Pregnant woman stabbed at petrol station
The victim was pregnant to the attacker's ex-boyfriend.
Oranga Tamariki worker reinstated after being fired for 'aggressive' behaviour towards boy
Footage showed the worker bring his face within inches of the boy's and raise his fist.