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Three charged after reporter allegedly attacked outside court

The reporter's stolen bank card was allegedly used to purchase $500 worth of alcohol.

Teacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle bracelet

Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.

Burglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housing

The burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.

Businessman jailed for tax evasion, forgery of almost $1m

He tried to justify false GST returns by providing IRD with forged invoices.

'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptiles

Richard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.

Doctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigation

GP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.

Kiwi sports star faces 7 years jail after taking car, wilful damage at Christchurch home

He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.

On the run: Teen cut off electronic bracelet and vanished after tangi

Kiel Paul was meant to be sentenced on Tuesday. Now there's a warrant for his arrest.

Woman's $400,000 yacht seized due to previous owner's debt

Former New York property developer Colin Rath forged documents to sell his luxury yacht.

Man whose stepfather-in-law died in dog mauling says tragedy caused outburst

Luke Shackleton said he wasn't proud of the way he acted, but didn't want to admit guilt.

High-profile mobster admits to dealing meth in prison

Poutawa “Puk” Kireka has been in custody for over a year after bashing a good Samaritan.

Drink-driving principal who crashed into roundabout was four times over limit

He had two previous convictions for drink-driving.

'Heartbreaking': Man lived in windowless room before his death

An inquest into Joseph Bruce Carter's death is traversing issues in mental health care.

New charge laid against university student for allegedly having taser at halls

Police also allegedly found a hunting style flick knife in his possession.

'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suit

The man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.

Tourist allegedly indecently assaulted women after asking for selfies at the beach

'Come and kiss me, kiss, kiss, kiss - just one kiss', he allegedly said to one woman.

Woman ripped off colleagues in order to look like she had a 'lavish life'

Andrea Lilo stole thousands from her workplace, boss and co-workers.

'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in house

Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.