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Taranaki man, 72, hit by speeding and distracted driver
When the driver looked up he saw the man and slammed on his brakes, but he was too late.
Ten months' home detention for man who bottled victim and two dogs
Home detention in quiet village complex might help offender improve his ways, says judge.
'Too much boob': Physiotherapist accused of touching breast
A physiotherapist is accused of touching a woman's breast three times during a massage.
Lives of two dogs at stake in trial
Attack on security officer conducting electronic bail visit.
The $40,000 kidnap plan: Victim tortured for two days for money that didn't exist
The man was locked in a room, threatened with a knife and stabbed with a screwdriver.
Rapist tried to add victim on Facebook while awaiting trial
A convicted rapist attempted to add his victim on Facebook while awaiting trial.
Skateboarder's death in front of young son was preventable
The man suffered fatal injuries after jumping off the rooftop of a skate ramp.
Man who sent 350 abusive texts in one night found guilty of assault
A controlling man who sent masses of abusive texts is found guilty of assault on a woman.
Thai restaurant staffer granted $12,500 for unjustified dismissal
The owner decided to only pay the worker 80 per cent of the Covid-19 subsidy.
Motorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless use
Driver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year
140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister
The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.
30-year-old man arrested last night enters no plea to charge of murdering Lake Takimoana
Man charged with murdering Nelson 22-year-old remanded without plea in custody.
Trials on hold after Omicron hits court staff following party
Court trials abandoned as Omicron impacts staffing levels in Auckland.
Eviction from Spirit of Nature a 'miscarriage of justice': Resident
Man labelled a squatter in peace-loving community plans to fight his pending eviction
Restaurant must pay $20k after failing to pay student's wages, then sacking her
The restaurant owner subjected the employee to an 'angry diatribe' in front of colleagues.
Poverty, drugs and violence: Mobsters' life stories revealed after shooting
Life stories of Mobsters involved in shooting spree outlined to court.
Two appear in court in relation to Nelson homicide
Two appear in court in relation to a Nelson murder last week; hunt on for a 3rd man.
Boss walks out, tosses diaries in the bin, awarded $31,000 in wages and holiday pay
Former head of own firm awarded almost $31,000 in unpaid wages, outstanding holiday pay.
Judge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'
Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.
Living in fear: Life after a brutal bashing linked to the Hells Angels
Jamie Angus was warned never to return to Wanganui: 'one of them is going to kill you'.
Man, 71, clung to bonnet, fractured leg after robber took ute
A 19yo robbed a service station and later took a car while the owner clung to the bonnet.
Jury enters 25 guilty verdicts against man who sexually abused daughter
The father physically and sexually abused his teenage daughter over a period of months.
Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.
Terminations of unvaxxed Police and NZDF staff suspended after High Court upholds challenge to mandate
Police have said no staff will be terminated while the government considers the decision.
Gang members jailed after 'meth-fuelled' shooting spree outside bar
A Mongrel Mob duo who fired shots at a Napier bar, injuring 3 people, have been jailed.
Iwi loses millions to fraudster
In the High Court at Whanganui on Thursday Huirua pleaded guilty to six charges.
Racist and offensive pamphlet returns to Auckland letterboxes
Unhappy resident: "Hateful recommendations are definitely not welcome in my mailbox".
'Someone in this case is lying,' says Crown
Crown and defence sum up in abuse trial: someone is lying, jury told.
Woman who claims unjustified dismissal caused stroke awarded $13k in damages
A company owned by one of NZs largest car dealerships has been ordered to pay $13,500.
Black Power members jailed for involvement in shooting
Heightened security as patched members of rival factions taunted each other outside court.
Thirty-one fresh charges against alleged cocaine import group
After nine arrests on more than 60 charges in November, police have laid 31 more.
Fatal crash could have been avoided but train crossing wasn't deemed dangerous enough
A fatal train crash at one of the country's worst level crossings may have been avoided.
Manukau jury trials come to immediate halt due to staff sickness, isolation
82,670 court events were adjourned or rescheduled due to Covid-19 restrictions.