He was also caught sitting in his tenant's work van and left a note calling him a 'pr**k'.

Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.

Angelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.

They were desperate when they moved into the unit which had no fresh air or natural light.

Police: There was evidence to prosecute the officer, but it wasn't in the public interest.

The registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison.

Two weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.

William Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults.

The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.

The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.

The pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.

Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.

The boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter.

The man then went on to kick a police officer while being walked to a patrol car.

Defence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.

Driver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'

Judge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.

Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.

Glen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.

Man's employer said his attendance and performance were poor and may appeal the ruling.

The 17-year-old dragged the rider for 85m before leaving him for dead.

Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.

The teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal.

Craig Shepherd assaulted three women, two of whom were his employees.

Judge: 'You were very anxious to find love in a real relationship. He provided it'.

Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.

The teacher failed in a bid to avoid conviction and now risks being deported.

The woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.

The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.

A court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.