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Woman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentenced

After she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.

‘Got a heavy foot’: Destiny Church leader’s history of speeding comes back to bite

John Ferris was discharged on four Covid-19 breaches, but convicted of dangerous driving.

'Sad history of deprivation': Young offender takes action against psychiatric report mess

Ongoing issues with court-ordered mental health reports boil over into the High Court.

'Really happy': victim on Dilworth abuser Ian Wilson remaining behind bars for another year

Ian Wilson was jailed for 3 years and seven months for abusing five boys.

Baby in hospital bin: Woman pleads guilty to leaving body

She was granted interim name suppression until her sentencing next year.

'I'm in big, big trouble': Builder allegedly kidnapped, threatened after botched job

Court told builder was lured to a house and threatened with hedge trimmers.

Teen to fight murder charge after death of toddler

A trial is likely to be held late next year.

Ex-Parliament staffer named after swindling $55k of tax payers money

Prosecutor: 'He ripped off the whole country.'

Pyramid scheme: Court orders $18,000 investment to be paid back to victim

Tionly Fatukala invested her money after being promised a three-to-one return.

Reclusive tinkerer experimented with making guns and bombs, then didn't stop

The Defence Force was called to deal with explosive devices at Alastair Kindell's house.

Bloodied, bruised and traumatised: Man allegedly kidnapped, robbed by gang members

The fourth person arrested is to appear in the Hamilton District Court today.

Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told

High Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.

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.