A parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.

Victim's mum wanted Anthony Kuru to serve sentence in recognition of the harm he caused.

Damien Kuru says he didn't have anything to do with the death of a rival gang member.

A young girl was sexually abused by a man her mother thought she could trust.

Nicho Frater used methamphetamine before killing a baby in a fit of frustration.

'New Zealand must act or show itself to act as a good global citizen,' judge said.

Gordon Runga was ready to be paroled from prison until he got caught climbing the fence.

The terrified victim went into hiding for a year after the standover.

“Your story about the victim jumping in front of your bike is utter nonsense.”

The judge acknowledged the significant emotional impact the man's actions had

Manawatū Chef of the Year Grant Kitchen claimed there was no employment relationship.

'It was not likely he was about to escape arrest' - IPCA.

Inmate's rampage causes $240,560 in damage.

'You are a sexual predator who uses whatever means available to get whatever you wanted.'

Damien Kuru has lost his appeal against his manslaughter conviction.

Three Black Power members have been denied parole.

Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.

Damien Shane Kuru's manslaughter conviction appeal dismissed but one judge disagrees.

Both girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.

Villiome Kuruyabaki was lucky the victim of his attack didn't die, the court heard.

Father found guilty of sexually abusing his young daughter kept in custody for sentencing.

“I tried to roll off but I couldn’t because he was holding me.”

Rapist told victim - “that’s what love is, that’s what you get for being my girlfriend".

Geneva Patea was due to be sentenced this week but failed to appear.

Her victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.

A woman who keeps ignoring orders of the District Court is now going to jail.

“She was not at fault, you were at fault. She did nothing wrong.”

'If you had connected with his head, you could well have killed him.'

A trusted grandfather figure changes plea to admit sexual abuse of young girl.

“She felt upset and disgusted at the intrusion on her privacy.”

“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”

Sinister side of trusted grandfather emerged after bedtime, sexual abuse victim claims.

“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."

Andrea Leota wore knuckle-dusters to inflict maximum violence on her victim.

Animal welfare activists want the tote closed on the sport after ongoing meth detections.

It was one of the worst cases of neglect to come before a racing authority.

Chief custodial officer says the three inmates behaviour was 'clearly unacceptable'.

The sergeant at arms is currently in jail for the death of a rival gang member.

Driver disqualified after almost killing victim back behind wheel without consequences,

Riccardo Gilheaney-Fraser was found not guilty of rape after a week long trial.

Robert Lewis ignored his duty to obtain veterinary and other assistance for pregnant mare.

Riccardo Gilheaney-Fraser's victim alleges she woke up to him having sex with her.

John Turkington says the jury's not guilty verdicts showed charges lacked merit.

Riki Mischefski strangled his partner until she almost lost consciousness.

Brayden Stampa was found playing the pokies with a pistol in a holster inside his pants.

Man finished Tui beer and threw away car keys as police arrested him following pursuit.

Laura Patea was caught driving twice in two months, despite being disqualified until 2024.

A forestry company breached the rules by using heavy machinery in a stream bed.

The number of people absconding has been increasing since 2018.

Victor Boyd's gut instinct told him the stories of physical and sexual abuse were true.

Gangster sentenced to home detention for causing crash which catapulted victim from car.

Jack Prenter took advantage of a teenage girl severely effected by alcohol.

Disqualified driver Glyn Ackroyd in court after allegedly being caught behind the wheel.

Richard Taura smashed the windows of his ex's car, then threatened her with a screwdriver.

A motorcycle gang member demanded cash and a dirt bike from victims following car crash.

Woman suffers voice problems after consenting to surgery to remove cancer while sedated.

Sexual predator David Falamoe could face a sentence of preventive detention.

Protecting the victims outweighed justice principles to name the defendant, judge rules.

Shawn Robertson told a counsellor he attended drug rehabilitation get a reduced sentence.

Grandmother's affectionate, loving relationship with grandson too important to lose.

Did Damien Kuru's calm exterior show he sanctioned a hit against a rival?

Prospect Anthony Newton's loyalty to becoming a Black Power member visible for all to see.

"The decision to feed your kids over going to court is not a difficult one."

Clayton Hammond will pay $2500 emotional harm reparation to Brett McNaught's family.

Calib Waitokia has been awarded more than $15,000 after being unfairly dismissed.

Police officer feared he would never return home to see his family and friends again.

'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'

"You then ran away leaving them to die, only worried about yourself."

501 Aaron Pryce had the rules about drinking alcohol relaxed but not methamphetamine.

The burglary had a significant impact on the victims, well beyond the financial loss.

Judge acknowledged that woman was not the driver but said her actions played a part.

Living with rape: "The sentence that he gave me is for life'.

Prison guard fired for posting sexual and violent videos wasn't unjustifiably dismissed.

A gang prospect was high on drugs when he smashed into a tree, injuring a patched member.

Eileen Pritchard was terrified when a knife-wielding man abused her as she walked her dog.

Victim: 'The picture of him doing those things to me won't leave my head'.

Pharmacy staff mixed up the newborn baby's medicine.

Gang boss Pasilika Naufahu continues to deny his involvement in drug dealing.