Scott Dickson says he has no idea how the elevated levels ended up in his horse's system.

The small fishing boat collided with a shipping liner in July last year.

Judge recognises man's grandfather and steps aside in case involving thousands of images.

"If you do it yourself, this is where you'll end up" says judge in cannabis-growing case.

Trawler skipper David Atkinson has made an appearance in Napier District Court.

Northland council gets tough on rule-breaking boaties.

Fabian Phillips died of surgery complications seven months after the accident.

Worker who disclosed debilitating migraines to employer awarded $17,000 after losing job.

A woman who escaped Auckland's lockdown has failed to appear in court today.

The psychologist saw the man in prison 34 times and smuggled music CDs to her boyfriend.

Man had 22 weapons including 19 banned semi-automatics hidden around his house

Smiths City salesman circumvented staff purchasing policy to buy flooring and on-sell.

Court told there's been no contact with skipper facing safety charges since September.

One of the tenants worked as a prostitute at the property, with men arriving at all hours

Mongrel Mob member jailed for 27 months for having firearms cut down to pistols.

'The prospect for change seems virtually non-existent' - Justice Rebecca Ellis

The company said he was hardworking and reliable, but tables turned after an accident.

Family ties unravelled by brothers' dispute over bach built by a labour of love.

Baby received treatment after nearly suffocating when mum fell asleep on top of him.

The carpet was so soiled by excrement it had to be removed, revealing the rotten floor.

A prison officer found with tobacco, cannabis and meth will be sacked, his counsel says.

Sex offender Dylan Edward Coleman's right to appeal a supervision order has been denied.

Parole denied for four Black Power members jailed for the killing of a rival gang member.

Thai Orchid owner Julian Stokes has to pay a further $8055.31 in costs.

Jared Shaw was granted a discharge without conviction for breaching lockdown restrictions.

Tests revealed meth levels of up to 11 times higher than the national safety standard.

Former employee who refused to get vaccinated has taken Customs to the Employment Court.

'It's a human rights issue and that's not something we can just give up.'

Home-made taser and pistol found during police operation targeting gangs

'She was so shocked ... she was just focused on keeping herself and her daughter safe.'