Maskless woman arrested after coughing on police officer
Woman, 31, and man, 27, were arrested after an incident at a Far North petrol station.
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NZ's top cop is warning people breaching lockdown "can expect enforcement action".
Lockdown takedown: Bubble-busting bandit bashed by brave dad
He rushed in to protect his family - and it was all caught on video.
Man arrested after death in Panmure, second Auckland homicide in two days
A person died after being found with critical injuries.
Seven jet boaters from six bubbles charged over breaches
One of the men had travelled from Dunedin - a four-hour drive.
Barrister and wife convicted for tax evasion charges
A Tauranga barrister and his wife have been sentenced for tax evasion offences.
Anti-lockdown arrests: Far-right activist denied bail
Police say they 'engaged and encouraged' protesters to comply before arrests were made.
Jury trials on hold as Delta strikes
Murder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.
Man who killed cyclist in police chase found guilty after representing himself in court
Jamie Jameson, a 39-year-old father and husband, died a week later from head injuries.
Napier man denies kidnap, assault and car chase charges after dramatic pursuit
Charges were laid after car missing a tyre was forced off the road.
Accountant jailed for stealing $2m from boutique fashion company
Two business partners and friends lived a nightmare as their accountant defrauded them.
Alleged Penrose gunman also accused of burgling Michael Hill Jeweller
The man is accused of stealing jewellery, cars and thousands of dollars in cash.
Prison for man who pleaded guilty to sexual offences against a minor
He said he pleaded guilty because he didn't want to make the victim give evidence.
Mosque car bomb threats: Accused loses name suppression bid
Chilling threats made just before second anniversary of March 15, 2019 terror attack.
Accountant denies murdering ex-wife's partner
Victim's father passed away just weeks before killing.
Cyclist's death in police pursuit crash: Accused offers no defence
Jamie Jameson died of brain injuries several days after he was hit while riding his bike.
Cyclist death trial: Cops, witnesses describe bizarre behaviour after crash
An erratic driver hit cyclist Jamie Jameson on November 25, 2019. He died a week later.
'Grotesque' child sex abuse cache: Worst judge has ever experienced
Thousands of 'repellent and grotesque' images results in jail term.
'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jail
Illegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.
'100% New Zealand'? Kiwi supplements company fined $377,000 over 'misleading' labels
Labels found to suggest products came from NZ - but main ingredient sourced in China.
Gloriavale man admits sex offences against children
West Coast man has admitted a raft charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.
Cyclist death trial: Driver attempted to hide damaged car under blankets — witnesses
Cyclist Jamie Jameson, 39, died several days after he was hit in November 2019.
Man accused of fatally hitting cyclist, driving off was fleeing police — witnesses
Defendant accused of fatally hitting Jamie Jameson with his car while fleeing police.
Murder mystery: Napier man jailed, released, now suing for $300k
The 2008 murder of Chattrice Maihi-Carroll in Napier continues to haunt authorities.
Man who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 years
Pierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".
Care provider fined $552k over woman's death at support home
The woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.
Sex-case athlete's bid to get judge to step aside thrown out
It's okay for lawyers to talk to media about topical justice issues, High Court says.
Waiheke Island protesters support arrested woman
Waiheke marina project opponent pleads not guilty to assault, trespass, injuring charges.
Drink-driver caused 'accident upon accident' near Dunedin Airport
Truck driver hit first parked car, the wreckage multiplied when his steering failed.
Threats to kill PM: Man charged by police
Alleged threats made more than two years ago - but the man has just been charged.
Former TV presenter appeals conviction for Trade Me frauds
'Cruel lie' around a dying child helped conned buyers out of $35,000.
Sportsman facing sex charges claims judge's TV comments mean she must step aside
Sex case athlete's lawyer suggests close-knit legal community is too close in this case.
Woman charged after police car crash also allegedly spat at officer
The woman has been charged with several alleged offences.
'Next level brutality': Prison for pair with graphic child exploitation videos
A source told the Herald it was "the worst child exploitation material we've come across".