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Scout leader 'father figure' encouraged nudity on camps, court hears

Man faces 26 charges, including 16 of committing an indecent act on a young person.

Ardern on office attack: 'Extremely upsetting' incidents becoming more common

PM says anti-social incidents are taking place regularly but they aren't okay.

Man who claims innocence wept as lengthy lag handed down for tyre iron attack

The victim lost four teeth and suffered a fractured skull.

'Not in a good place': Former All Black caught drink-driving, four times over the limit

Carl Hayman told police he was depressed, grieving and suffering early onset dementia.

Brian Tamaki's Covid-19 lockdown protest trial taking shape, but no date yet

The Destiny Church founder has been charged along with his wife and three church members.

'My ex was 13... do you mind the age gap?' Man jailed for sex with minor

Logan Westbury had sex with a 13-year-old who he believed was his girlfriend.

Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder

Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.

Aircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilot

The pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.

Woman stabs ex 14 times, severs his artery during argument over who will cook dinner

The woman claims to have 'blacked out' during the bloody attack.

Toddler's violent death still 'etched in the psyche' of health care workers

The toddler died from a spinal cord injury inflicted by his mother's partner.

Act of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55k

The ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.

North Shore stabbings: Alleged attacker still in psychosis

Neatly dressed man appeared at court via audiovisual link from a mental health facility.

Burglary accused gets bail despite police opposition

Man charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.

Toddler death inquest: OT staff knew man was violent and a risk

Oranga Tamariki knew a man was volatile but their report helped him get a bail variation.

Man who killed toddler had bail varied to associate with kids

The toddler was found unresponsive after being in the care of the man the previous day.

Boy, 4, returned to couple by OT; left disabled after abuse

The boy probably would have died had it wasn't for the prompt action of medical staff.

Drunk teen driving to McDonald's causes crash, hospitalises woman in her 80s

The victim has since met with the teen in an 'incredible' restorative justice process.

'Deeply disgusting': Woman spits blood in police officer's face

Most officers would prefer to be physically assaulted than spat at, a judge said.