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He said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.
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He did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.
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The officer was responding to a family harm incident in which a man was high on meth.
Man jailed for playground lewd act spree, but will soon walk free
Brendan Harris was arrested late last year after multiple reports of indecent exposure.
'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay rates
They didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.
Convicted killer back in jail after fleeing police from ambulance, beating partner
The Black Power member was previously jailed for 11 years for his involvement in a murder.
'I was a coward': Boss killed former child star in crash, fled scene
The victim was walking home after socialising with colleagues when his boss ran into him.
Mentally ill man beaten, stabbed by Black Power in McDonald's for wearing red
He had no association with any gangs and was simply ordering his daily combo.
Northland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breaches
Failing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.
'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a room
Police had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.
Man films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'
Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.
Man guilty of organising prostitution for underage girl
The man has denied any involvement with the prostitution throughout the trial.
Business co-director escapes conviction after diverting $40k to pay herself
The wedding venue business wasn't paying her. So she helped herself.
Name of former member of high-profile charitable organisation convicted for child exploitation material to remain secret
The man was a former member of a high-profile New Zealand charitable organisation.
'Vindictive': Man accused of organising prostitution for 15yo denies offending
The man said the woman is trying to "incriminate" him out of jealousy.
NZ Post parcel sorter caught stealing after bragging to friends
An 'adrenaline rush' was behind the employee's stealing, which he now regrets.
'Manipulative': Man accused of organising sex work for 'mentally fragile' girl
The man organised prostitution deals for the underage girl, Crown says.
Couple convicted of indecent acts and supplying drug to teen
The pair are due to be sentenced next month in Auckland.
Police apply to withdraw charges against broadcaster Sean Plunket
Plunket faced two charges of unlawfully publishing court documents.
Dad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emails
The accusations were made against the father, and one of the recipients was his boss.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
Affco fined $500,000 over worker’s ‘wholly avoidable’ death in freezer
A frame full of offal cartons fell and fatally crushed Alfred Edwards.
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Bayley Christensen smirked while his victim spoke about the trauma of the robbery.
‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures another
Two men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.
Christmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddock
He drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.
Suppression to continue for man accused of abducting and raping a schoolgirl
He has been remanded back into custody until his next court appearance.
'Who watches the watchers?': Forestry company's failures revealed after worker's death
A probe into the death revealed the company's oversights, for which it has been fined.
Dog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined
'It just rushed at me and by the time I saw it…I couldn’t shut the door'.
Skipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in court
Lance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.
Lawyer accuses complainant in sex assault case of lying to get back with ex
'The whole thing about baths is made up isn't it?' the lawyer asked the woman.
Ferry passenger stabbed with scissors
Defence of insanity not available to man who stabbed passenger with scissors.
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"I have a bright future and there is so much hope for me," survivor tells court.
Couple on trial for alleged indecent acts, giving drug to teen
'It’s just sex, sex doesn’t mean anything,' couple are alleged to have said.