'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammer
Torture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.
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Person of interest in Baby Ru killing admits assaulting NZME journalist
Rosie Morunga also admitted unrelated shoplifting at supermarkets and retail stores.
'I did not want to rape her or anything:' Man accused of violating teen tells police
Raveen Saily says he believed the 16-year-old had consented to sex in the changing room.
Defence say teen made up rape allegations due to fear of parents
Girl says she was raped after a Snapchat meet-up turned sinister.
Drunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from sea
He understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.
'I've got a knife': Man said before allegedly raping teen in changing rooms
The 20-year-old had been messaging the 16-year-old on Snapchat before they met in person.
Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative
A 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.
Villagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision
'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'
Man screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partner
But a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.
Jury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuse
The former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.
'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girl
A friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.
Backpacker manager posing as physio indecently assaulted tourists during ‘massages’
Fred Pino-Bustos told one of his victims he learned a new technique on YouTube.
Friends of sexual abuse complainants testify against former political figure
The accused has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault.
Dad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his ute
The man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.
'Extreme distress': Man trespassed from abortion clinic for the 15th time
A judge tells Paul Barnao having strongly held beliefs doesn't justify breaking the law.
'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter
"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".
Farmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanised
The 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.
Man paused prolonged attack against partner so she could cook him dinner
Judge: 'You treated her like some sort of animal'.
‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s head
The attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.
Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook
The victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.
Landmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accident
Grant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.
'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest
'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.
Steering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers court
The court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.
Ex-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black market
The two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.
'Used to it': Five young cousins speak out against sexual abuser
The man has now been jailed for 12 years and six months.
'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killer
Mokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.
Lachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s death
The inquest is in its second phase.
Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered
The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.
'I was being as gentle as possible': Mother denies injuring daughter during Covid test
The jury had to decide if the injuries were accidental or caused by an "enraged" mother.
Nelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping charges
Police from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.
Mayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'
The driver says a poor decision was made.
'Enraged' mum allegedly injured crying preschooler who was resisting Covid test
The 'screaming and crying' 4-year-old was left with bruising on her face and body.
Judge to career burglar: 'Stop making promises and actually do something'
Pre-sentence report said Reijhan Green was a 'high-risk' offender with a violent history.
Prolific shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... It's like a job'
Travis Archer had only been out of jail for eight days when he hit the stores again.