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Deputy principal who sexually abused student, 10, says she's not ready for release from jail

A former deputy principal who sexually abused a 10-year-old is now considered low risk.

Woman fights to keep sister's rapist behind bars after victim's death

The sister of a rape victim nearly missed her chance to speak at a Parole Board hearing.

Rare post-prison restrictions for Killer Beez gang member who killed guard, stabbed inmates

Latu Kepu has attacked police officers, prison guards, pregnant women and fellow inmates.

Predatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind bars

Linsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.

Parole denied: Mark Lundy to remain behind bars 22 years after killing his wife and daughter

His church-going, clock-making hopes are on hold.

Rainbow Warrior cop who killed wife in frenzied attack denied parole again

'He does not seem yet to fully understand what gave rise to the murder.'

Judge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attack

Resident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.

Killer who confessed to shooting drug dealer remains an 'undue risk'

James Mills, who was on bail at the time of the murder, will remain behind bars.

Six sex offenders arrested for consuming drugs and alcohol at transitional housing

Alcohol, cannabis and drug utensils found on the property.

The man shot dead by police: A dark past and a promise to 'make changes'

An associate of Kaoss Price spent some time speaking with him the morning before he died.

Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside

Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics

Ex-cop who raped colleague to be released from prison despite victim's concerns

Jamie Foster had been granted parole; Parole Board released its written decision today.

'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail

There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.

Judge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too soft

Kaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge

Whangarei gunman called friends and family after killing two property managers

Quinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.

Parole denied for 'creepy' runner stalker

Why a man who stalked a woman while she ran has been denied parole.