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Man set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affair

Hamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.

Identity of Auckland kidnapping-accused revealed as police hunt accomplice

The man sought name suppression so he could first inform his mother of his situation.

Drug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homes

He also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.

Drug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance

'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'

Prominent religious extremist beat parishioners, has prison sentence extended

He had thousands of followers before attempting to murder a fellow religious commentator.

Father pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of two of his children

A third child and the man's wife were critically injured in Hororata crash.

Bail for 56yo accused of attempted schoolgirl abduction

He allegedly tried to start a conversation with the girl before grabbing her.

Man beats woman over 12 hours after she ate 'too much toast'

But the attacker claims he has since 'found the Lord' and is genuinely remorseful.

'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yard

The prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.

Man, 62, accused of brutal machete attack inside hospital ED

It is understood the victim required emergency surgery following the attack.

Man assaults elderly widow in her garden before chasing girl through park, assaulting her

The woman now suffers from flashbacks, while the schoolgirl has become withdrawn.

'Bizarre and horrifying scene': Father bound 3yo in packing tape for an hour

"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."

'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attack

He raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.

'Rock n roll judge' on being easily triggered - and the death of his son

'I am easily triggered, unfortunately.'

Caught on video: Bungling young bandit jailed for jewellery heist

He and his underage accomplices hit two Auckland businesses, causing $400,000 in losses.

Security company worker pilfers $466k, using his children as decoys, in years-long swindle

'You breached that fundamental trust they had in you.'

Former Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the job

Former cabin crew member says Air NZ 'abused its privilege' in fight over compo.

Girl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon help

Stephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.