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Home invasion trial: 'I was lying in his blood', teen burglar tells court

The 17-year-old got upset at recalling the grisly details of that day.

Tenant left out of pocket after silly season robbing

Tenant ends up forking out for damage to the property.

Elusive mariner in court: 'I haven't been hiding'

Mariner appears in court, says he was not hiding over Maritime NZ charges.

CYFS records cast doubt on abuse allegations, says defence

Defence question's woman's credibility at sex abuse trial of CYFS caregiver.

Technicality helps drugged driver avoid convictions

John Ihaka had meth and cannabis in his blood but avoided drugged driving convictions.

Entrusted to his killer: Little boy beaten, starved by carer

Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.

'Give me your keys or I will f*****g kill you,' teen burglar's threat

The teen admitted going into the bedroom armed with a knife, bottle, broom and torch.

'We can no longer help Henry but changes can be made': Inquest into teen's death

Wellington teen Henry Martin was found unresponsive in a mental health home.

Navy officer fell, hitting head before alleged assault

"I don't remember it," the defendant said.

Immigration adviser botched visa, lied to student

Fake signature and false phonecall were part of Qing Tian's deceit.

Prospective teacher charged over crash while four times over alcohol limit

The woman recorded a breath alcohol reading of 1079mcg.

'Bound by the law': Dogs ordered destroyed for fatal attack on cat and goat

Law change is needed before discretion can be made to spare dogs, a judge said.

'I'm a product of the system'; Natalie Fenton back in jail

Natalie Roselyn Fenton was 15 when she murdered Raymond Mullins at his home.

Hound stood down for failure to chase

Greyhound owner annoyed at decision to stand dog down after she looked at a competitor.

Refugee jailed for sex with underage girl

Issue of age of consent in South America raised during proceedings.

Man admits 12 charges including raping 94-year-old

Hawira Duncan admits 12 charges relating to two incidents, including rape of elderly woman

Tribunal slams immigration adviser for 'sustained misconduct'

Immigration adviser described as a danger to vulnerable immigrants has licence cancelled.

How a single punch shattered the lives of one young couple

Violent attack at New Plymouth bar shows the "danger of alcohol and youth", judge says.