Family sides with Tauranga man jailed for 11yrs after sexually abusing stepdaughter
'Sometimes I get messages from them saying they hate me,' said the 11-year-old.
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What happens once the jury goes out after hearing eight weeks of evidence?
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The reliever is facing serious misconduct allegations for her conduct at two schools.
Woman who assaulted journalist outside court sent to jail
Judge: 'Journalists must do their job without fear of being assaulted.'
'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub
'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.
'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers
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Family awarded just over $18,000 in a Tenancy Tribunal decision
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Bondage and discipline: Fiancee was jealous when partner had sex with other people
Her fiance is accused of strangling two other women during BDSM sex.
'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip club
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'Get your ugly...face out of my face:' Teacher allegedly told boy asking for extra work
She's also accused of using racial slurs and talking about gangs and rape with students.
Cannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"
Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.
A life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind bars
Judge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.
'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary title
The second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.
'Cold-blooded act of killing:' Elderly Triad assassin to remain behind bars
Wan Yee Chow gunned down a gang enforcer outside an Auckland karaoke bar in 2005.
Bondage & discipline trial: Fiancée describes strangulation with another man
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'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawl
The now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.
'I will always love you:' Inmate's final words to girlfriend before prison death
Dolphy Kohu was facing charges of attempted murder of two police officers.
Woman dies from aorta tear after being sent home from ED with indigestion medication
A doctor ruled out her shortness of breath and chest pain as being cardiac-related.
Men who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint named
The men were caught after being pulled over for a routine breath test.
War between landlord and tenant escalates to power, water being cut
The dispute began over a sign the tenant had posted on her fence.
Old photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapist
Woman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.
Family trust not enough to protect man from losing 'life's work' to ex
He was wrong to think his actions would safeguard home from any claim by a future partner.
Nine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco case
Police and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.
Pharmacy blunder: Mother in shock after her 2-year-old's close call
She almost gave her child five times more liquid steroid than prescribed.
Witness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'
The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.
'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealed
Clyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.
Killer who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'
Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.
Lawyer struck off for aiding and abetting migrants, lying to immigration
One man was promised a job as an engineer but ended up working as a painter.
Anti-mandate campaigner in prison hunger strike
Brad Flutey's court proceedings continue to stall after numerous delays.
'Suspension would devastate me': Teacher fights to keep job after criminal charges
The woman was discharged without conviction for serious misconduct.
Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
The fight's over: Eviction imminent for Black Power veteran squatting on coastal land
Kevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori land for more than a decade.
'I am not a criminal:' Couple accused of migrant rort want compensation after winning appeal
The court process destroyed their marriage and reputation - they want compensation.