'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty plea
Motorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.
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Driver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearance
Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.
The father and son who chopped off teen burglar's finger in bungled home invasion
The tip of the teenage burglar's finger was chopped off during his bungled home invasion.
Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition
The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.
GP facing charges for affair describes fear of jilted wife
A doctor claims she was just friends with her patient, his wife says otherwise.
Man tried to have sex with unconscious woman he didn't know in hospital ED
Cao Cuong Nguyen was found guilty but challenged the verdict. He's now lost that appeal.
Accused has 'no recollection' of crash that killed woman
Prosecution and defence differ on movements of motorcycles before fatal crash.
Christchurch couple challenge medication evidence at dementia care trial
Couple will say hospital gave them medication, and advice about possible side-effects.
Man busted with cannabis in his Mercedes: 'For sick old lady'
A judge was sceptical about the man's various excuses for being caught with drugs.
Police killer Daniel Luff granted parole after 20 years in prison
Daniel Luff was 17 when he killed police officer Duncan Taylor during a five-hour siege.
'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy
The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.
Dirty dishes: Axe-wielding dad threatened to chop up son
Enraged over kitchen chores, a dad assaulted his twins and chased them with an axe.
Infamous conman released from custody while waiting for extradition hearing
The US wants McKelvy extradited to face drug trafficking charges in the US.
Caught with bacon down his pants: Recidivist shoplifter busted by security
Perry Osbourne had been caught stealing before. This time security was waiting for him.
Man who punched his mum was so drunk he couldn't remember it
His mum says she's "numb, sick, and afraid" and their relationship is now damaged.
'My daughter doesn't trust doctors now': GP facing charges after affair with patient
GP kept treating the wife and children of the patient she was having an affair with.
Couple who used others' identities in politically charged posters fight to keep names secret
Couple fight to keep names suppressed out of concern for their safety.
Jury begins deliberations over fate of father, son after teen's finger chopped off
Aggressive violence out of revenge or self defence? Deliberations continue tomorrow.
Woman jailed for 30 months for home invasion robbery
Home invasion and robbery at cousin's house earns jail, for woman raised in state care.
Whangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partner
Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.
Kāwhia shooting: DNA, boot print, link accused to fatal home invasion, crown say
Grayson Toilolo denies all charges in relation to the fatal home invasion in 2019.
Teenage murder accused pleads guilty
Murder accused pleads guilty over death of Te Awamutu man in December.
Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth
Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.
Worker dismissed for asking boss to stop abusing him
Dismissed on the spot for asking boss to stop abusing him.
'It wasn't a situation to run', farmer accused of assaulting burglar tells jury
The teen burglar was on his phone, and William Burr figured he was calling for help.
Witnesses tell court of fatal motorcycle crash 'implosion'
Trial opens into fatal crash during motorcycle charity fundraiser
Dentist apologises for botched treatment
A woman almost lost a tooth after her dentist failed to identify significant decay.
Elderly man had no light, water, fresh air and little sanitation, police allege
No access to light, air, water and made to wear a nappy and a wetsuit, police allege.
Elderly man died in rest home after 'insufficient' care
An elderly rest home resident's daughter feels his care may have contributed to his death.
Teen admits killing: One fatal punch caused 'catastrophic brain injuries'
Attack happened at a gathering of cars and young people in a supermarket car park.
Clue to bad driving in 'strong smell of burning rubber'
Driver on 12th drink drive charge 'goes crazy' after drinking bottle of birthday whisky.
He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
Chilling threat: Man in court on threat to kill PM
One man was enraged by the Government's restrictions on people who were not vaccinated.
Architectural designer forced to clean bathrooms
Architectural designer who cleaned bathrooms awarded $20k after losing job during Covid.