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'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuit

Passenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police

'Seven blows in seven seconds': Cop off force after bashing gangster in cell

Acting sergeant said flashing fists were attempt to gain compliance.

'Living hell': Family lived in tents after rental damaged in fire

A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.

Innocent grandmother shot dead in own home with bullet intended for her son, court hears

The victim was found dead with her right arm still holding the curtain ajar.

Lawyer fined for misconduct appealing decision

Lawyer censured and fined after costly litigation for friends and neighbours.

'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times

Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.

Man banned from church after sex abuse comes to light

Defence argues for home detention

'You keep on offending and offending,' judge tells 'career' shoplifter

Probation officer's report expresses 'very little faith' that Steven Nielsen will change.

'His life went into massive decline': The businessman, the meth and his brazen shoplifting

Rodger Yardley simply loaded up high-value goods and headed for the door.

Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres

Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.

Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'

Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.

'Get it done': Tradie told to ignore defects, leaky homeowner wins $1m payout

Judge rules in favour of former editor left with substantial repair bill for leaky home.

Shearer told to pay back $3715 fleeced in Facebook scams

Facebook traders paid money for TVs, cars or caravans, then seller's profile disappeared.

Guilty pleas after bloody gang brawl outside court

Eleven pleaded guilty to violence charges after criminal conspiracy charges were dropped.

Woman with stolen Trelise Cooper clothing denied discharge without conviction

The former private investigator claimed to be a gullible person.

Loss of mana: Fraudster jailed after losing millions from his own iwi

Te Whitinga Mark Huirua brought shame and a loss of mana to his iwi after losing $3.1m.

Indecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a row

Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.

Man accused of murdering wife in Valentine's Day tragedy

The woman was found dead at her New Plymouth home and the man now remains in a facility.