An officer feared for his life when the gunman pointed the firearm directly at him.

The married man has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges today.

Allegations included sexual abuse, physical abuse and forced fights between children.

The children have barely had contact with their parents in six months.

Maritime NZ says safety policies and procedures were not followed.

The Crown has alleged graphic sexual and physical violence.

The teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.

'This is an important step towards helping people with violent partners.'

Family battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.

The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.

Judge: 'You have recently served a sentence of home detention and it did not deter you.'

The Supreme Court is departing from its lane, a new report says.

The project is in the Government’s fast-track list of developments.

Judge warns Jayme Lee Washbourne: 'Your fate is in your hands; prison is close'.

Corrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.

Now, a Family Court judge has made the final call on where the boy should go.

An employee of the bar had a pistol held to her head as she opened the cash-filled safe.

One barrister says the court delays are hurting people.

'I hope when you dream you see his ghost,' the victim's father once told Bodi McKee.

The dad coached his young son and friend to perform sexual acts in front of him.

He previously stole the identities of dead babies, then used obesity to his advantage.

Doctor tried to keep practising under Māori customary law.

After struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.

“I thought a grown man would run out of tears by now,” the victim's father said.

'The only way I can honour my brother is for the system to change.'

The victim was dragged from her bike and suffered severe injuries.