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'I was bleeding heavily': Postie screams for help as dog attacks him

The dog was put down the same day. It's owner is now before the courts.

Court orders teen to be vaccinated against Covid despite mother's protests

The girl, who is under the care of Oranga Tamariki, has severe disabilities.

Mould, slugs and no heating: Landlord ordered to pay tenants $38K

The converted garage should never have been rented in the first place.

Lockdown rule breaker found on 15th floor of high-rise hotel

Ali Rafiee was breaking Covid rules and regulations - 641km away from home.

Child sex offender claims rule that bans sexual activity between prisoners is discriminatory

Prisoners caught having sex in treatment unit can end up in solitary confinement.

Theft, assaults, burglaries and robberies - the crimes landing young people in court

A new report reveals there's a drop in the number of young people appearing in court.

'You're a dead man walking': Murder accused abused in dock

The man accused of murdering a woman in Cambridge last night can now be named.

Mother rejects medical advice, ends up in legal tug-of-war over daughter's care

Doctors and mother at odds over how to deal with toddler's health issues.

Sacked nail technician accused of disciplining client's child wins payout

Technician sharpens nails against employer after being sacked for alleged misconduct.

'I hope you burn in hell': Families almost come to blows after murderer sentenced

Zane Wallace has been jailed for life for the murder of Jasmine Wilson.

Alleged attempted murderer can be named after suppression expires

Richard Malcolm has appeared in Whanganui High Court.

Wealthy Northland property owner admits his dog killed a kiwi

Brian Angliss will oppose the mandatory destruction of his dog.

Hundreds mark Judge Rea's retirement after 27 years

Judge Geoff Rea served in Hawke's Bay courts for a quarter of a century.

Second attacker pleads guilty to murdering Peter Lui for his Outlaws patch

Guilty plea avoids second trial, which had been scheduled for February.

Drink driver on his sixth offence avoids prison after killing woman

Sunny Mikaiera Nepia was doing 117km/h when he crashed into a woman's car.

TVNZ lawyer says it isn't up to the broadcaster to provide sign language

Witness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.

'There have been many moments I wish I could take back my actions on that night'

Killer offers 'deepest apology' to his victim's family, and to the Blenheim community.

Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction

The judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.