Chinese Falun Gong followers granted refugee status in New Zealand
If returned to China, the couple will be 'arbitrarily detained and physically mistreated'.
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Child star hit-and-run death: Boss pleads guilty at emotional hearing
Wiremu Gray drove off after he hit Lionel 'Doeboy' Allan with his truck.
Christian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadside
Her victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.
'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
501 deportee punched passerby who tried to help after fall
Weldon Perrett got angry when asked if he wanted help after falling over.
Alcoholic who scared campers with gun left unimpressed with sentence, storms off
Stephen Lewer was drunk on that January day, but had been banned from drinking since.
Woman accused of throwing eight-week-old baby at police
It was a 'major departure from the standard of care expected of a reasonable person'.
Man's plea to see dying dad ignored: Jailed for 13th drink-driving charge
The judge said previous sentences hadn't deterred the man and he was likely to reoffend.
Man caught with 223g of meth allowed to stay in NZ
A tribunal found it would be unfair to separate the man from his infant daughter.
‘Crushed and devastated’: $140k payout for sacked manager
Manager charges that 'false allegations' were made against her, court says.
Cooked: Dads who help kids in massive meth ring get jail, home D
Police intercepted methamphetamine with a street value of over $8m.
Salon junior wins almost $34k after unjustified dismissal
Employee who suffered distress, anxiety and worry after being fired wins compensation.
'Hidden enemies': Refugee claim by South Korean man fails
Man details history of torment, which tribunal says is consistent with schizophrenia.
Officer never admitted suicidal thoughts to social worker
The man's welfare officer gives evidence on second day of inquest.
Gang member says he wasn't leader of retribution shooting
Justin McGoldrick was sentenced to six years' jail for shooting and wounding his victim.
Man in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-off
The 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.
Crown takes ruling overturning detaining orders to Supreme Court
Mark Chisnall believes his continued detention goes against the Bill of Rights.
Victims of beach indecent assaults support offender's recovery
One victim is extra cautious now while the other woman is uncomfortable in a bikini.
Agency awarded $40k in costs after Whaakari charges dismissed
WorkSafe consistently told NEMA they would not be charged.
Estranged wife tells inquest she flagged police officer’s suicide risk for months
The former police officer died amid the breakup of his marriage.
‘Symptom of her illness’: Teacher shoplifted, took car as meth-addict
The woman walked out of a supermarket with a trolley full of groceries without paying.
'Absolute thuggery': Victim elbowed in face during MMA hold
"Absolute thuggery:" Judge describes defendant who assaulted stranger.
Drunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped traffic
She drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.
Woman swears at neighbour, spits at police during arrest
Abusive woman yells at neighbour: "You white c***s don't know".
Care facility failure: Vomiting, diarrhoea but too late to call the doctor
The HDC considered the failures of staff demonstrated a pattern of 'suboptimal care'.
Ex-teacher censured after wrestling student in classroom
The student said it was 'all in fun' and that he was unharmed.
He'd been drinking so decided not to drive - until a 'lady friend' needed a lift
Judge tells drunk driver it was a 'very stupid' risk to take.
KFC staff lock doors to protect father, son from attacker with metal pipe
Staff locked doors to protect two men involved in 'frightening' chase.
Judge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencing
The woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.
Man admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incident
Man pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.
Neighbour takes on property developer seeking to cut down trees
Clash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.
Flatmate filmed turning off hot water heating during showers
He told the tribunal he didn’t get on with his flatmate and they would often argue.
Man started a fire at party: Avoids jail after meeting with victims
Man set fire at Napier property after being confronted for stealing cash at party.
Aspiring pilot secretly filmed woman and two teenagers in their home
He watched the videos, some of them lasting hours, for his own gratification.