Woman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slate
A mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.
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Death at a service station: A dad of six and the encounter with two gang members
Defence says it was a fast-moving scene and Crown must prove assault was intentional.
'The victim relied upon you': Caregiver ignored elderly woman's open wounds for months
It was only when police arrived at her property they discovered she needed urgent care.
Damaged wetlands and an unusual jail sentence: Appeal court sees risk of a miscarriage of justice
Couple found guilty of 35 charges related to wetlands given leave to bring a new appeal.
90-day trial botch-up: Doggy daycare fined after firing young woman
DogHQ in Albany said they were advised they could extend the 90-day trial - they couldn't.
Black Power enforcer to step down from gang to focus on his whānau
The sergeant at arms is currently in jail for the death of a rival gang member.
Disqualified driver escapes punishment for flouting court orders
Driver disqualified after almost killing victim back behind wheel without consequences,
‘Government is intentionally misleading New Zealanders’: Mayors react as Three Waters legal challenge fails
'Central government are taking the assets, but not providing fair compensation.'
Al fresco justice: Gisborne court operates outside following Cyclone Gabrielle
The outdoor hearings ran 'without a hitch', the Chief District Court Judge said.
Three Waters: Councils' effort to keep control of water assets fails
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Couple claims builder made $450,000 cladding bungle, court disagrees
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'Something needs to be done to re-programme you': 'Danger to women' back behind bars
Three women have protection orders out against the 22-year-old.
Squatter found with drugs, a shotgun and ammunition in remote mountain valley home
The squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.
82-year-old farmer who badly treated cattle admits management of his farm “got away on him”
Farmer fined for ill treatment of cows on Kaipara cattle farm
'One-off situation': Jockey cops one-year ban after positive meth test
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'It was literally raining glass' on Corrections officers during riot
The trial is set down for an estimated 12 weeks and involves 11 accused.
Man found not guilty of raping sleeping woman
Riccardo Gilheaney-Fraser was found not guilty of rape after a week long trial.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Reshuffle and AVL allows courts to reopen in Hastings
Jury trials were called off and could be affected into next month.
'Severe departure from accepted practice': Countdown pharmacy dispenses wrong drugs
Woman had 'heart attack'-like symptoms after getting a double dose of blood medication.
Man with hip replacements died of heart failure after heavy metal levels weren't checked
HDC: Toxicity buildup went undiagnosed and contributed to his eventual heart failure.
Struck-off lawyer who married killer wants to practise again
Davina Reid was struck off for smuggling contraband into prison.
‘Pack your s**t up and go’: Employee alleges broadcaster yelled at her, punched desk
Ani O'Brien says she was subect to aggressive behaviour from Plunket.
'Concerns for his safety': Killer driver's community sentence scrapped due to threats from victim's family
The road worker's lawyer says he was getting threats.
Below the surface: What really happened to scuba diver Goy Thongsi?
She sunk out of sight. It was two days before her body was found on the seabed.
'Rock bottom': Man living in car creates fake profiles in insurance scam, fetching him $27k
Living in their cars, the fraud was committed to support the man's family, it was heard.
Army officer not guilty of assault, no verdict on sexual violation charge
Officer 'undeployable and unpromotable' as court-martial process delayed for years.
'Genuinely scared now': Bottle shop owner haunted after robbery
One of five men who stormed the Huntly Bottle-O in 2019 has been jailed for three years.
Unvaccinated worker told he read too much bulls**t on internet
Worker claims boss said he was brainwashed and read too much bulls*** on the internet.
'Unsatisfactory': Court rules on ongoing issues around psychiatric reports for offenders
A defendant and a health service sought declarations on the provision of the reports.
Man to be extradited for alleged machete attack in Australia
The alleged offending occurred in a drug deal gone wrong.
Rules planned for testing methamphetamine contamination in rentals
A housing and health researcher says the history of meth testing is a 'long and sad one'.
'You're going to get what you deserve': Army officer sends woman message before alleged sexual violation
The Crown said the woman withdrew her consent during planned 'rough' sex.
Robber fails to claim back $5000 awarded to victim of service station hold-up
Joshua Van Silfhout took money and cigarettes from a service station in 2010.
'Trimmed ya bush lately': Complaint over council's 'grubby' gardening advice
It was dubbed 'just plain grubby humour'.