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'Boys are heading to Mt McDonald's. Mongols are there': Inside a Greazy Dogs gang confrontation

A judge-alone trial has CCTV footage of a violent gang clash in Mount Maunganui on repeat.

Man destroys furniture, cuts down tree in chainsaw rampage over ex

'I let my anger get the better of me,' Ethan Phillips told a court.

Married man uses photo he took of teen during sex act to prove she consented, looked older

Kuljinder Singh, 39, met up with the 13-year-old after connecting on Snapchat.

Peters' 'disavowed' comment and claims of political mischief laid bare in court ruling

Judith Collins’ letter tied Winston Peters to a claim he later denied making.

Disgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictions

A police vet once carried a 'red stamp' warning he must not be left alone with kids.

'A changed man:' Man with bad driving record lay trapped in wreck next to dead friend

Damien Whitlow had 300 convictions. Then he learned a hard lesson as a passenger.

Angry parents confront teacher who exposed himself to children at swimming pools

'You need help,' one parent told David Shaw.

Judge to keep top job after high-profile fracas at Northern Club involving Winston Peters

A conduct panel concluded that Judge Ema Aitken committed a serious breach of comity.

Girl too afraid to report stepfather’s sexual abuse - her fears came true when she did

"I lost most of my family, no one believed me," she has recalled.

'Privileged' sex offender who tried to rape friend gets discount for ‘genuine remorse’

Richards, then 18, assaulted his platonic friend after offering her refuge at home.

'The pain, the pain!': Shrieking stab victim had told battered woman she deserved beating

A judge had sympathy for the defendant's circumstances, but her response was uncalled for.

'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night drive

James Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.

'Vulnerable with men': Woman who inspired ex to kill blames new beau for swindles

A judge was dubious of Sandy Younes' claims that she was merely another victim.

'No footprint': Extent of man's child exploitation offending might never be known

Louis Fleming used sophisticated computer equipment to wipe any trace of his activity.

Mental health worker's tears as he is cleared of sex abuse charges in speedy verdict

The jury deliberated for less than an hour, finding the man not guilty on 16 charges.

'Slurring his words': Man who fatally crashed into speeding motorcyclist had been at pub

Victim Richard Chase had just completed a wheelstand when his bike was struck.