Fraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotels
Benjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest FromDistrict Court
Spat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High Court
Valuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.
Judge tells drug-dealing mum she should have changed 'two daughters ago'
A drug dealer's request for a lighter sentence has failed with a Rotorua judge.
High Court rules against Māori trust that took council to court
Trustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.
Neighbourly war: Adult film actress awarded $10K after 'insidious' behaviour by Cosmopolitan Club
Lisa Lewis said club patrons aimed fireworks at her front gate and egged her property.
Man says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claims
Northland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.
Carer killed isolating with Covid-19: Man charged with murder appears in court
A 42-year-old man was arrested during Operation Bath.
Lake Wakatipu incident: Man to pay $20K reparation
Victim one of four children taking turns on an inflatable biscuit being pulled by boat.
Courthouse protest: Trio aged in their 60s and 70s plead not guilty to graffiti
An entourage clad in red veils accompanied the defendants to court previously.
'Toxic' marriage blamed for wife's decision to help Comancheros husband store $1.8m in meth
Alvina Chalmers told authorities her new religion created pressure to obey her husband.
Jail for father who sexually abused daughters
The offending against one of the girls started when she was just 5 years old.
Attempted murder charge laid after victim found in ditch
The 47-year-old victim was found with life-threatening injuries in Mahia on March 1.
Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside
Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics
Fatal dog attack on baby: Accused changes plea - again
The man is now fighting the charge again, while his lawyer also has a battle on his hands.
Police say incident played out like Keystone Cops comedy episode
Whangārei man on bail taunts cops into an early morning car chase.
Crown accuses witness of lying after he puts his hand up for aggravated robbery
Earl Campbell says he lent van at centre of robbery case to a man who bought cannabis.
High-profile prisoner back in court on fraud charges
Phillip John Smith is accused of using documents to obtain a pecuniary advantage.
'Political prisoner' Tamaki celebrates new-found freedom as 24hr home curfew lapses
Tamaki: "I am FREE after 78 days a political prisoner."
'It's not going to bring my son back': Families react after survivor admits crash that killed five teens
"He's got to pay for what he's done".
Top Auckland dog breeder found guilty of mistreating animals
Volkerson Kennels owner Barbara Glover and her daughter will be sentenced in June.
Dangerous 'lunatic' motorbike ride draws fine, loss of licence
Police called off chase after speeds of 150km/h; remorseful youth handed himself in.
'Off the wall, unique' hearing to determine if judge's conduct can be investigated
Such a situation "just doesn't happen in New Zealand", retired law professor says.
Court rules in favour of doctors suspended over anti-vax claims
Judge says Medical Council wrongly suspended doctors before investigations were completed.
'Broken up with alcohol': Celebrant vows to quit drinking after new driving ban
Queenstown marriage celebrant vows to stop drinking after another driving offence.
'Oxygen thief': Senior Black Power member jailed over killing
Black Power member Wayne Reardon has been sentenced to five years' jail for manslaughter.
'Sting of the century': Entertainer accused of laundering $420k loses name suppression bid
About 40 people were charged by police as part of Operation Trojan Shield
Covid-19 lockdown arrests: Tamakis appear in court with two other Destiny Church defendants
For the first time, the four Destiny Church leaders appeared in court side-by-side.
Tractor driver 'erratic' before getting caught
He blew an excess breath alcohol reading of 1077mcg when he was stopped by police.
'I will blow your head off': Man who wrote threatening email to Ardern sent to prison
The emails "strike at the roots of our democracy", a judge told Cruickshank today.
Brian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules
"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."
'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes
"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."
'Human pass-the-parcel': Judge forced to bail disabled sex assault-accused after Ministry says 'no beds'
Intellectually disabled man accused of sex crime bailed to campground in "appalling" case.
Insider information behind dumping of millions Pushpay shares - FMA alleges
Name suppression continues for defendant who pleads not guilty to rare charge.