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Frustrated dad repeatedly pounded daughter's head into cupboard door

A judge says the man "simply lost it" when the 11-year-old wouldn't go to bed.

Company fined $351K after worker's hand sliced off

Graphic warning: Company argued to have charge dismissed after the accident.

Man's 44-year sexual offending in Australia and NZ revealed

Glenn Kiddell was jailed today on child porn charges.

Man who killed flatmate by stomping on his head offered forgiveness

Te Hana stomped on Graham's head for a third time following a racial slur.

'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.

'Abominable, unforgivable': Top school's former chair breaks silence on abuse

Former students taking a class action say the school did nothing to stop the abuse.

'He is a monster': Mum finally starts to grieve as daughter's killer is jailed

Jasmine Wilson was badly beaten. Her unconscious body was then left outside a hospital.

'Serious neglect' of greyhound given human antibiotics leads to death

A greyhound owner says he should have sought the correct treatment by a vet for his dog.

'One moment of aggression': Judge on act that left man brain injured

Josh Storer's parents faced the man whose actions left their son fighting for his life.

'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.