Bribery, Black Power, and drug smuggling: The downfall of a Corrections officer
Scott Topham was paid $3200 by a prisoner to bring in the contraband.
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Woman charged in relation to stolen car with baby inside appears in court
The baby was left on the roadside by the alleged thieves.
Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car
The bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.
'We would like confirmation': Murdering mobster claims he's given up his gang patch
Quentin Duff wants out of prison, but the Parole Board wants proof he's left the gang.
Justice catches up with banned driver who used brother's identity for 8 months
As a result of the deceit, his brother was charged and an arrest warrant was issued.
Expert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weather
The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.
'Crime against the community': Furniture-maker's $695k tax fraud
Inland Revenue says his actions meant staff missed out on their KiwiSaver contributions.
Man who allegedly struck road worker with speeding car charged with attempted murder
The road worker was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle.
Kathleen Kawana death: Police claim she was murdered in Hastings
The murder-accused has been remanded in custody and has name suppression.
Woman with no job for six years but $49k in cash strikes a deal with police
The drug dealer, who was also caught with cannabis, has forfeited the cash.
Worker mistakenly overpaid $9k quits, reneges on repayment deal
He's now resumed repayments after the Employment Relations Authority got involved.
'I'm going to kill your children': Man assaults, threatens whānau member
Temuera Paul also broke into a Kāinga Ora house and took a shower.
Man charged three years after crash that killed one, injured another
The 26-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.
Teen dies of asthma after 111 call-taker botches questions, causing 28-min wait
Her family say the emergency services failure has created a wound that will never heal.
Patient complains of sexual assault by nurse, then hears nothing for two years
Patient complained they received no contact or apology for two years.
Meth ‘kingpin’ stripped of $80k in Louis Vuitton, Versace goods, gold jewellery
Police said the offending had unlawfully benefitted him to the tune of $191,350.
Lawyer at centre of 'spider's web' property conspiracy wants licence back
James Dorbu orchestrated a complex conspiracy to force a buyer out of a property deal.
'A poor show all-around': Drink-driver caught after hitting off-duty cop's car
Matters then got worse when the driver tried to punch the officer in the face.
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casino
Mackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.
'Chilling sounds of tyres screeching': Victim describes moments before fatal Wellington hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.
'Holy s***!': Violent gang member reacts as he learns how long his jail term is
Victims included an innocent householder, a prison guard, a policewoman and two inmates.
Mother of kidnapped girls: 'He has taken away innocence of childhood'
One girl who ran to escape returned to help her sister.
Stolen Mercedes trial: Who's really to blame for fatal crash?
The Crown says ‘it takes two’, while the defence says only one person is culpable.
The goat did it, says man defending family violence allegations
But, a jury wasn't buying it - defendant guilty of multiple charges.
'Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fire
Raewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.
'Did I kill someone?' - Drunk driver asks police after hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.
'Extreme and prolonged violence': Man punched, kicked as he lay prone on prison floor
Review by prison inspectorate is under way after gang-related assault.
‘Troubling parallels’: Killer recalled to prison after fears for partner's safety
Tony Tiumalu stabbed his girlfriend to death on her birthday at a public beach in 2005.
No evidence: Tenant accused of drug use felt pressured to leave apartment
That was despite meth testing at the Metropolis apartment coming back negative.
'I gunned it': Fleeing Merc thief's interview after 70yo owner died in watery crash
'I was knocked out and bleeding - I thought I was dead,' Kyle Clarke told police.
Gang member admits firing gun at rival in incident that shutdown Wellington Hospital
Tensions between the Black Power and Mongrel Mob members began earlier at a motel.
'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boat
Goodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.
Two axehead-shaped holes in front doors of courthouse, hearings delayed
Jurors and lawyers waited outside while broken glass was cleared away.