Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.

Julia DeLuney is on trial for allegedly killing her mother, Helen Gregory, 79, in 2024.

'God know who they might have shot and killed or wounded' - Judge Snell

The Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.

Music played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.

'At what point do we say enough is enough?'

David Fordyce previously had a blemish-free career of more than 30 years.

Police say unauthorised use of the intelligence system by staff will not be tolerated.

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

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 two NZME cars sported signwriting to advertise the company's radio stations.

Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.

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

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.

The man blamed his ex-partner for playing the victim. Now he's lost his medical licence.

Her carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands.

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.