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Police justified in punching offender in head during arrest, IPCA finds

The aggressive man was also wrestled to the ground and bitten by a police dog.

'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreak

He was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.

Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case

Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.

‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360k

The offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.

Faith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivated

Nga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.

Gang links, meth and property damage: Tenants owe landlord $30,000

“It was really certain they were cooking and producing a lot of meth at that property."

The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time

The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.

'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death

'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.

'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire

The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.

'Attention seeking and clickbait': Doctor who posted controversial Covid videos criticised

Fifteen people complained to medical watchdog about the doctor's YouTube videos.

‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teen

Police were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.

'Deliberate and unethical': Pharmacist stole methadone, topped up bottles with water

John Collett moved the methadone to a small bottle, then put it in his pocket.

Double jeopardy: Drink driver was about to plead guilty to two charges - then the judge suggested otherwise

Now, four years later and the controversial charge is back before the court.

'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and dragged

She allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.

'Tears on his cheeks': Cause of patient death still haunts family, doctor

The doctor who blew the whistle on a hospital death claims the case was covered up.

'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court

'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford

Green with envy: Energy drink V wins Mother of trademark battles

Paper file which could have settled trademark row "no longer exists".

Sportsman allegedly tried to indecently assault women, stupefy one at gym Christmas party

'I don't know how I got home,' one of the women told the court.