Judge said he believed teen's offending was born out of 'youthful experimentation'.

Danny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.

The charge was originally introduced to prevent foreign interference during WWII.

Mark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.

The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.

The Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.

Mitchell Te Kani died at a Maungatapu property on May 14

Experienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.

Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.

Judge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.

Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.

Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.

The director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.

Owner of Rottweiler named Chopper on trial after the dog attacked vet Dr Lisa Schneider.

An Indian couple are set to be deported, despite a judge deciding against convicting them.

Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.

The trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.

Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.

It was the pair's second appearance.

A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.

Data details Ministry staff viewing court documents without justified reasons.

The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.

The high-flying Aussie politico locked up for reclaiming Tauranga Harbour is back in court

Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.

The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.

'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.

A Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.

Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.

An accused child murderer allegedly drove drunk while on bail.

Youngster died in Starship Hospital after injuries suffered in Te Puna.

Ryan Mackey was found to have 1600 objectionable files on his iPhone.

The man threatened to kill Māori and burn down marae.

The small fishing boat collided with a shipping liner in July last year.

Helen Fraser's Rottweiler allegedly attacked a Tauranga vet in October last year.

Scott Peters attempted to import eight international plants into the country.

The developer owes Carters over a million dollars in unpaid building materials.

Keelin Ruru stole a 20-tonne loader to ram-raid a bank. He walked away without a cent.

Victim was dragged along a Waihī street after being accidentally run over by his friend.

Five children are killed in driveway runovers in New Zealand each year.

The Waitangi Tribunal has determined Motiti residents aren't their own distinct group.

Regional council: The penalty serves as a reminder to others about following the rules.

Waiū Dairy CEO: We're sorry, our actions don't represent the values of kaitiakitanga.

A Tauranga man who drugged and strangled the woman has been sent to prison.

A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.

A woman who caught and onsold flounder has had her boat seized by MPI.

A 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.

Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.

The supermarket was mincing unsold steak when a plastic pad fell into the mincing machine.

Despite some opposition, the path is now clear for TECT to proceed with its restructuring.

Simon Littlefair was thrown from a moving vehicle, landing on his head.

Shad Undersen told his victim she was going to 'die today'.

The company pleaded guilty to two charges related to the operation of the vessel.

Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.

Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.

Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."

Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.

Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.

About 35 pigs spent five months living in the streams, which flow into Lake Rotorua.

Tio Faulkner claimed that due to being tangata whenua, he was being detained unlawfully.

David Kuka was murdered at his Pyes Pa address almost four years ago.

The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.

The man was sentenced for the possession of cannabis and meth.