Latest from District Court

'Predatory, grooming' caregiver gets 8.5 years' jail for child sex abuse

The kaumātua, now 77, took into his care two young girls then sexually abused them.

Fake raffle sees father-daughter duo sentenced for crayfish poaching ring

The pair netted over $43,000 in illegal sales using fake permits

'Deliberate, planned offending': Teen on home detention when he stole cars for night-time ram-raids

“There are a lot of victims” - Judge Gary Collins.

Real estate agent tried to wrench engagement ring off former partner, telling her he no longer wanted to marry her

Victim tells court her former partner's 'perfect public image' made her 'feel sick'.

ACC appeals against decision to pay sexual abuse survivor 'potential earnings'

The sexual abuse TN suffered at the hands of extended family was 'grievous'.

Focus: Liz Gunn speaks outside court hearing for assault charges

Liz Gunn reveals how she will plead for the wilfully trespassing, resisting arrest and assault charges. Video / Michael Craig

Grandmother jailed after spending spree using stolen bank cards

A woman who keeps ignoring orders of the District Court is now going to jail.

Man charged with harassing prominent broadcaster

A man has appeared in court for breaching bail by sending messages to a broadcaster.

'Financial pickle': Wife spends $5662 on husband's work fuel card

Wife used her husband's company fuel card to buy petrol after debts began piling up.

Former top sports star admits assault and wilful damage in offending spanning three days

He told police he was 'angry' at the time of the incidents.

Clean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three wines

She and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.

Elderly man says he ‘didn’t know’ possessing child abuse images was illegal

Man had 68,500 images and videos on his computer and hard drives.

'I just want my finger back': Bakeworks fined after workers’ fingers mangled in machinery

A second injured woman says she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares.

'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the sea

Pāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.

Ex-member of charitable organisation sentenced for child sex abuse images

The man was 'disgusted' by his actions and has shown genuine remorse, the court heard.

Child sex offender caught after bank alerts authorities to ‘questionable online purchases’

Registered child sex offender's online purchases alerts bank.

Oranga Tamariki care provider abuse: Man pleads not guilty

He is one of three accused of historic offending against boys.

Spending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobes

There was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.