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'Broken up with alcohol': Celebrant vows to quit drinking after new driving ban

Queenstown marriage celebrant vows to stop drinking after another driving offence.

'Hopefully I won't lose too many fingers or toes': Man fakes kidnap in blackmail plot

In an attempt to get money for drugs, a man told his ex he had been captured at gunpoint.

Parties, noise and death threats: Kāinga Ora tenant fed up

A disruptive neighbour has victimised one Kāinga Ora tenant for more than three years.

High-risk violent offender jailed again

Man with long violent history, including manslaughter, returns to prison with new offences

Court gives green light to Mt Messenger Bypass but opposition continues

Following six years of court battles, the State Highway 3 roading project is set to begin.

'Oxygen thief': Senior Black Power member jailed over killing

Black Power member Wayne Reardon has been sentenced to five years' jail for manslaughter.

Tearful testimony: Bella Vista developer fights bankruptcy challenge

The developer owes Carters over a million dollars in unpaid building materials.

'Indescribable stench': The woman who owned 50 moggies - and the cat fight that followed

Animal hoarder previously charged for not meeting the needs of 50 cats appeals new ban.

35 years on the run: Cold case hunt for Kiwi who allegedly beat her daughter to death and hid the body

A woman is to be extradited to Australia after allegedly murdering her daughter in 1987.

'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes

"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."

Grand Theft Loader: Man who stole 20-tonne loader to ram raid bank imprisoned

Keelin Ruru stole a 20-tonne loader to ram-raid a bank. He walked away without a cent.

Fake gun accused held in custody until next hearing

Woman accused of pulling fake gun on teen during fight between students appears in court.

13 years' jail for 'gratuitous' violence', sexual offending

Forty-year-old man admitted 30 charges involving six victims.

Police claim victory after gang member's assets seized

Two vehicles and $10,000 cash forfeited by Mongrel Mob leader.

Innocent drivers shot at by paranoid meth-user

Methed-up and paranoid, man shoots at innocent drivers on Napier-Taupo road

Cancer survivor's health made worse by state of rental home

Six children in one bedroom on $730 weekly rental.

Uncle heard sexual assault on tracker app installed on 15yo's phone

Teen's cell phone tracker caught sounds of sex attack.

Nurse suspended for six months for stealing from patient

Nurse used patient's credit card to pay online bill while the woman had a heart check.