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'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.
'Please do not do it': Man inflicted intense pain on woman during violation
Judge Tompkins said Michael Mead, 64, posed a 'very high risk' in the future.
'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in court
Dane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.
'Felt like I was rock-climbing': Scientist on attic access in murder case
An ESR scientist suspected a staged scene at a Wellington death.
'Forever 25, our hero': Murder victim was trying to protect his cousin
Schizophrenic 501 deportee must serve at least 10.5 years in prison.
Enraged 'mistress' kills innocent motorist while chasing man's wife over family photo
Widow: 'You took a man out of this world whose heart was all about making a difference.'
'I am scared of drug money': Money launderer's staff complained cash was wet, sticky
Convicted money launderer Ye Hua's prison sentence has been reduced by 18 months.
'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on ground
A judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.
'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k bill
Kale Wright drove through a checkpoint, then sped off on the wrong side of the road.
Man busted posting 19 packages containing MDMA, ketamine, 'meow meow'
Samuel Faiaoga Andrews, 36, helped package and distribute the drugs.
'Multiple blows to the head': Victim died after she was hit while standing, possibly with a vase
The court heard there was blood in several parts of Helen Gregory's Khandallah home.
Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
More complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.
Tenant in fight with Kāinga Ora over dogs evicted after repeated abuse
He was repeatedly aggressive towards staff, yelling and telling them to 'f*** off'.
Couple must pay architect $33k for house sketches they didn’t like
The pair weren't happy with the holiday home designs, so they refused to pay.
'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapist
She struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.
Officer claims 1700 off-duty checks of person's police files made them a 'good cop'
The checks occurred for more than a year and were not done for work-related reasons.
Landlord left to foot $18k bill after meth-using tenant damages furnished rental
The tenant must pay the insurance excess but the insurance doesn't cover the entire loss.
'F*** off': Auckland restaurant owner accused of verbally abusing staff member
Jessica Farrelly doesn't want to work in hospitality again after her experience.
Man celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jail
The fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.
Lawyers for woman accused of murdering her mother suggest police had tunnel vision in investigation
The defence claims it was not considered whether the death was the result of a burglary.
'It's selfish': Drugged driver chased by up to 20 police cars blasted for 'dumb' driving
Blake Herbert was on bail for a kidnapping when he drove high on meth and evaded police.
Man invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over ute
He was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang.
Officer accused of fatally pushing drunk, aggressive man cleared of any wrongdoing
The man fell and hit his head while police were trying to move him on.
Man sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide
Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.
'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealed
Former principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.
'Warzone': Daughter describes walking into bloodied scene in mother's home
Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother and staging the scene before she left.
'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man
Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.”