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When Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.
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Mental health patient fails to have murder conviction overturned
Gabriel Yad-Elohim inflicted 90 blows on his victim, 69-year-old Michael Mulholland.
Renter awarded almost $12k refund and damages for unlawful unit
Tribunal awards tenant $11,775 to discourage landlords from leasing unlawful premises.
Angry shoplifter caught after busting up public toilet
He stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.
'Poor care': Man who broke neck died after complaints of pain
Elderly hospital patient called out for help for 20 minutes before a nurse attended him.
HDC investigating alleged conflicts involving advocacy trust
The National Advocacy Trust receives millions in taxpayer funding through HDC each year.
‘Spree burglar’ jailed after targeting garages and sheds
Alex Gardner left DNA behind on a glove and a torch.
Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced
The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.
'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower
'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'
Teen who ram-raided a store and held-up a petrol station did it all for two Moro bars
He claimed he had 'just followed his friends' when committing the crimes.
Lawyer accused of borrowing $50,000 from client on day of divorce settlement
A woman complained to the Law Society that her lawyer allegedly borrowed $50,000 from her.
Victim rang Spark for internet help, 30 minutes later a scammer rang back
"Your fingerprints are all over this," Judge condemns offender.
'Blow her away': Mum threatens to shoot police officer in face
The solo mother said she meant no malice but a judge disagreed.
Drug dealer jailed despite rehab efforts and apology
Judge orders "working capital" of drugs business be forfeited to the Crown.
Maritime NZ lays charges after two port deaths
Two port workers died within six days of each other in April last year.
Linwood Park murder accused raises question of insanity
The man's lawyer said his client's fitness to stand trial would not be an issue.
MBIE ordered to pay compensation, reinstate worker after unlawful sacking
'It was not open for the ministry to conclude there had been misconduct.'
Man hits father, who later dies, but judge tells son ‘you didn’t cause that’
Father dies in hospital 16 days after being struck in ribs by son.
Uphill battle: Arthritic student ousted from hall for being too old, sues Victoria University
His new accommodation left him with a 'painful' walk uphill.
Fake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patients
Yuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.
'Intrusion of privacy': Workers resist providing their fingerprints to dairy giant
But the ERA has ruled workers can be forced to give their prints.
Woman accused of stabbing a stranger in the head unfit to stand trial
The victim was stabbed with such force the blade broke.
Broadcaster Sean Plunket charged with court document breach
The well-known broadcaster is yet to enter a plea.
Trial date set for former St Peter's teacher facing indecency charges
The teacher will head to trial next year on multiple alleged sexual assault charges.
'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jail
The man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.
Youth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hears
He grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".
Workplace stress: Coroner's advice after council staffer's death
Coroner finds workplace stress a factor in death of woman who took her own life.
Pair alleged to have shot at Hamilton police remanded in custody
The second man will appear in court this afternoon.
Man jailed for ‘massage’ that turned into sexual assault
Cheol Min Hong drove at such speed to the woman's home he got a speeding ticket.
Crown successful in appealing 501 deportee’s case against returning prisoner legislation
The man, known only as 'G' was deported to New Zealand in 2019.
Not guilty plea to alleged rape, abduction of young girl
The alleged incident took place near the Blenheim Railway Station.
Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'
‘Out of her depth’: Realtor overstated the size of land plots she was selling
One of the lots was only 61 per cent of the size they had been promised.
Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses
The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.