Woman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concrete
The Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.
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NZ First claims she shouted: 'He’s lying! How can you let him say that?'.
Pensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink driving
Now he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.
Woman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken leg
The 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.
‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – again
The man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.
Disgraced car dealer known for sending customers lewd photos owes $620k
Chris Schwartz has a penchant for sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.
Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling
When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.
Man who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’
The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.
‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnapping
The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.
Workplace banter or sexual harassment? Firefighter reinstated after wrongful dismissal
Fire and Emergency NZ aren't happy and are considering appealing the ERA decision.
Doctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlag
The doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.
‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with council
Couple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.
Woman's jealous rage leads to car chase, violent attack with rock
She saw her partner spending time with another woman and launched a campaign of terror.
Teen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for cover
His family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.
Wrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depot
The tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.
'Living in fear': Woman calls for rapist to be deported after he's served his time
Businessman Byron Le Roux was jailed on 19 charges, including rape and drug possession.
Ill gotten gains? The case of the shoebox with $164,080 inside
Terry Weston said the cash was from work, ACC payouts, a bike sale and gambling.
‘Like a pack of dogs’: Widow describes trio hissing as husband stabbed to death
'They were hissing and my daughter was just screaming,' she told the High Court.
Driver wanted after $50,000 heist and police chase tried to hide in a woodshed
Hendrix John Haerewa rammed two police cars before fleeing on foot.
A young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up group
He carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.
Key witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testify
Woman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.
Killer babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chances
Tiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.
‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money launderer
Police found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.
Psychologically abusive man killed lamb with rock, tried to poison ex's horses
A judge said it was nasty offending and sent him to prison.
Woman raped in game of truth, dare or command
Judge: 'He set out this night to have sex with this young woman'.
Deadly 50th birthday party: Host recalls feeling ‘paralysed’ after being shot
Hemi Wharerau was badly injured and his brother Rawiri was killed in a shooting.
Teen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailed
The teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.
‘I love you, I love you’: Daughter's final words as stabbed dad died in her arms
Euan Mackey was allegedly murdered by three people over a property dispute.
Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making
$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.
Jury finds sports coach not guilty of indecent assault charges
Charges included six counts of indecent assault and one of unlawful sexual connection.
‘Extreme lengths’: Woman takes revenge on ex-partner’s new wife by revealing OnlyFans content
An ex took screenshots of explicit content and sent them to victim's friends and family.
'It went past my hand’: B'day party fatal shooting witness describes chaos as bullets flew
The woman described the final moments before the victim was shot and fell to the ground.
'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aid
Lawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.