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Prosecution fails to prove who sent 'threatening' messages from joint Facebook account

The messages targeted a court official who feared for the safety of his family.

'Bitterly regrets': Woman who encouraged killers claims the victim was her friend

The woman shared the whereabouts of the victim before he was stabbed 13 times.

‘Not even a panadol’: Porsche theft accused hobbles into dock

The accused's lawyer says he should have at least been given an X-ray.

Police trio acquitted of manslaughter: Only one remains in the force, inquest dropped

Allen Ball died in a cell in 2019. What followed were a number of investigative processes.

Northland brewery and pizza restaurant stung over ad with no mention of alcohol near school

The complainant said the billboard could be used to market alcohol to children.

Anti-gang operation nets businessman offering to sell gun and cocaine

Financial difficulties led a man back to crime after years of going straight.

Trouserless thief escapes police dog and steals patrol car

The man wriggled out of his trousers to escape the police dog and stole a police car.

‘Mum drinks too much and that’s when I got hurt’: Girl, 5, hurt in assault

Doctors observed bruising and a "significant hematoma" on her forehead.

Iwi win right to appeal water bottling consent

Supreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.

Sexual predator fails to cut minimum time behind bars

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

Doctor prescribed 'high quantities' of addictive, controlled drugs to colleague

GP's treatment enabled doctor's drug misuse and dependence, the Medical Council said.

Woman trapped in shearers’ quarters during lockdown suffered weekly beatings

'It's all right my darling, I'll clean you', assailant tells victim.

Killer Beez shooter flouts home detention, sent to jail

Gang member's disregard for home detention means it is unsuitable to hold him to account.

ComCom takes Bachcare to court over cancellation policy

Civil action seeking High Court declaration some terms for booking properties were unfair.

Fatal baby mauling: Accused fights to reverse guilty plea

Owner of dog that dragged newborn baby from cot and attacked him is back in court.

'You should be ashamed': Judge admonishes man for assault

When he couldn't have lamb for lunch he hit the support worker in the head.

Doctor accused of peddling Covid misinformation

Dr Peter Canaday is before a tribunal on a charge of professional misconduct.

Student given HPV vaccine despite mother withdrawing consent

The student was vaccinated despite telling the nurse her mother no longer consented.