Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told
High Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.
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Who is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?
Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?
Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret
But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.
'Major recreation': Farmer says he needs gun licence to work and shoot ducks
Jack Hurley lost his license after drink-driving.
17-year-old had just finished exam before she drowned at Auckland beach
She called for help as she was dragged away but was found dead shortly after.
'Compliments to the chef': Four Hells Angels on trial for role in alleged meth ring
Operation Buckle continues to squeeze the Hells Angels.
‘You’re wasting my time’: Man charged with arson tells judge to 'hurry up and sentence me'
Jesse Simkin said he hates his stepfather and wanted to hurt him as much as he could.
'Manipulative fraudster': Man preyed on the elderly for money
One of the victims was a blind 85-year-old who didn't know how much cash they had lost.
Chopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appeal
The dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.
Man who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by Christmas
Hori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.
Aerodrome tragedy: Pilot of skydiving plane failed to give way to microlight
Changes needed as crash report reveals major safety issues at unattended aerodromes.
Uber rapist Moses Ravanes booted out of the country
He's been sent to the Philippines after losing a bid to stay here.
Travel agent turned drug lord jailed for 16 years
Sami Zagros changed his name and moved cities to embark on a major drug operation.
Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’
Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.
Motocross daredevil busted growing cannabis in shipping container
The convicted motorcycle racer was once filmed leaping over streams and roads.
Teacher struck off for ‘boyish horseplay’ that included wedgies and tying student to goalpost
Michael Buckley rode on the back of one student as if trying to ride him.
‘Lord, take me’: Woman insane when she torched her home, fought to stay in the blaze
She clung to a doorframe and bit the man trying to save her from the fire.
Burglar with more than 200 convictions back in jail after attacking safe with grinder
Judge says Glen Anthony Billington does not know how to live in the community.
Taken at birth: Deaf woman granted visa to live with her mother 50 years later
She has been granted a resident visa, allowing her to remain with her birth mother.
McLaren driver Frank Deliu successfully challenges conviction for having wife and son in front seat
The High Court acquitted Frank Deliu because of a legal loophole.
'Numb and hurt': Boarding house tenant attacked wheelchair-bound landlord in his sleep
The landlord was punched in the head multiple times as he lay on the garage floor.
Grieving dad given home detention for dealing LSD
Mark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.
Mongols trial: Key witness testimony so detailed he could have been ‘expert’, Crown claims
Jury has listened to evidence of more than 200 witnesses since August.
Police did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdog
A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.
Sex offender was 'living rough' while on the run for nearly two years
This time, Lars Marlon Peka will have to wear a GPS tracker when he's released.
'Disruptive and scandalous': Lawyer and former uni lecturer struck off and fined
Caroline Sawyer accused the court system of enabling drugs and child pornography.
'Shouldn’t have happened': Envirowaste to pay almost $1m after worker crushed at landfill
Gratten Layne's widow says the lives of family have not been the same since his death.
Woman rejected from job because her mum worked in the same team wins $10k
The woman hadn't disclosed that her mother worked in the same team.
Pregnant woman punched elderly motorist through his car window
She felt he had driven too close to her and her family at the supermarket.
Scout leader 'father figure' encouraged nudity on camps, court hears
Man faces 26 charges, including 16 of committing an indecent act on a young person.
Serial rapist to spend Christmas outside of wire
He was on parole for rape, only to rape again. Now his lengthy prison term has expired.
Woman admitted to over-stretched ED for nosebleed died four days later
Inquiry found junior registrar gave sedative without consulting senior clinicians.
NZDF U-turn: Sergeant charged over alleged drunken assault
Two years after a soldier complained she was groped by her superior NZDF has laid charges.
Fears justice could be lost to rural community by court closure
"The decision to feed your kids over going to court is not a difficult one."