Man accused of kicking officer's head during MIQ escape waves vax card in court
The 23-year-old was caught about 30 minutes after the escape, police said.
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Broad daylight beach assault allegations: Man remanded in custody
Police got calls a man was behaving inappropriately towards females at the beach.
Man facing indecent assault charges over incidents at Christchurch beach
A man has been arrested after reports of indecent assaults at a Christchurch beach.
'Idiotic behaviour': Duck-hunter who shot women sentenced
Otago Fish & Game come out firing after the sentencing of a duck-shooter.
Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community
Ismael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.
Whakaari eruption: Defendants to face trial in 2023
All defendants charged with health and safety breaches have pleaded not guilty.
Dilworth abuse: Johnathan Stephens pleads guilty to indecent assault
Johnathan Stephens is facing three charges of indecent assault on a boy.
Tamaki 'treated like a prisoner' and stripped down to his undies before court appearance
Brian Tamaki hadn't realised how close he was to going to prison until he was in a cell.
Northlander jailed for more than 13 years for sexual abuse of girl
Young Northlander hopes her step dad's life is destroyed for sexually abusing her.
Brian Tamaki released on bail after stern warning from judge
Brian Tamaki attended lockdown protests on October 2 and October 16.
Man charged over alleged $400,000 scam denied bail
He denies charges and will stand trial.
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
Vigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.
Farmers store 'racist' rant: Terror victim calls for kindness
Woman captured on camera in "racist" rant ended up in court.
Māngere murder accused makes first court appearance following teen's death
The injured 19-year-old was driven to Middlemore Hospital on Saturday.
Man sentenced to community detention for cannabis cultivation
A man found with dozens of cannabis plants receives community sentence
Multiple Head Hunters gang members arrested after man critically injured
Police surrounded the Head Hunters' Henderson headquarters on Sunday.
Police station heist: Man accused of impersonating cop, stealing body armour
Police said they are "making sure an incident like this doesn't occur again".
Man who torched house in retribution sent to jail
Home owner left about 30k out of pocket after man burns down house in Northland
Child sex offender sent explicit messages to undercover cop posing as teen girl
Repeat offender tried to meet '13-year-old girl' at frozen yoghurt shop.
Triple murder-accused mum 'still unwell', will plead not guilty
Mother was scheduled to appear in the High Court at Timaru today.
Woman charged with murdering three daughters in High Court again this morning
The South African woman charged with murdering her three daughters returns to High Court.
Arthur Allan Thomas, 83, to face trial again on historic sex abuse charges
Arthur Allan Thomas, 83, was twice wrongfully convicted of the 1970 Crewe murders.
Auckland woman hid in car boot and travelled to Northland
Police arrest woman who came to Northland after hiding in the boot of a car.
Hawke's Bay man denies charges of incest, poisoning and indecent assault
A Hawke's Bay man denies charges including incest and poison.
After 'cockroach' jailed, abuse survivor fights for victims
Speaking out against sex offenders vindicated as Minister investigates, survivor says.
Avondale homicide: Police seek white Mercedes saloon car
Police are unable to rule out further people being charged after the death of Mars Rakeem.
News snippets from Northland
A $20,000 Lotto win in North; school's pool equipment stolen and destroyed.
How Manu Vatuvei went from beloved NZ sporting icon to P smuggler
The rugby league legend has pleaded guilty to importing methamphetamine.
Second arrest over mass anti-lockdown protest
Around 1000 people attended the anti-lockdown protest on Saturday in Auckland.
Former Warriors superstar Manu Vatuvei pleads guilty to meth importation
The rugby league legend fought for 18 months to keep his name secret.
More assessments for mum accused of murdering three daughters in Timaru
Trial date set as accused's appearance in court today excused.
Woman charged with murdering her three daughters set to appear before High Court judge today
The woman charged after last month's Timaru triple homicide is set to appear in court.
40 child sex charges withdrawn against Christchurch businessman, 40 remain
Forty charges have been dropped against alleged child rapist - but 40 still remain.
Road rager shot at car with kids inside
Four-letter word led to 10-minute chase, shooting at car with kids inside.