'Hopefully I won't lose too many fingers or toes': Man fakes kidnap in blackmail plot
In an attempt to get money for drugs, a man told his ex he had been captured at gunpoint.
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Parties, noise and death threats: Kāinga Ora tenant fed up
A disruptive neighbour has victimised one Kāinga Ora tenant for more than three years.
High-risk violent offender jailed again
Man with long violent history, including manslaughter, returns to prison with new offences
Court gives green light to Mt Messenger Bypass but opposition continues
Following six years of court battles, the State Highway 3 roading project is set to begin.
'Oxygen thief': Senior Black Power member jailed over killing
Black Power member Wayne Reardon has been sentenced to five years' jail for manslaughter.
Tearful testimony: Bella Vista developer fights bankruptcy challenge
The developer owes Carters over a million dollars in unpaid building materials.
'Indescribable stench': The woman who owned 50 moggies - and the cat fight that followed
Animal hoarder previously charged for not meeting the needs of 50 cats appeals new ban.
35 years on the run: Cold case hunt for Kiwi who allegedly beat her daughter to death and hid the body
A woman is to be extradited to Australia after allegedly murdering her daughter in 1987.
'Not the smartest idea': Man drinks six beers in car wreckage to ease pain of broken pelvis while waiting for help
Raglan community board member gets warning from judge after drink-driving charge.
Cold-case cult death: Kiwi mum charged with murder of her toddler 35 years ago
A woman who allegedly murdered her daughter in 1987 is facing extradition to Australia.
Worker who bad-mouthed former employer ordered to stop
Worker argues freedom to speak out; ERA says fair process at risk from public comments.
Guilty verdict after two hours in car murder trial
The jury rejected the defence's argument that the killing amounted to manslaughter.
Landlord's unlawful seizure: Woman forced into emergency accommodation, separated from children
The woman was awarded $6800 for the breaches and further claims will soon be heard.
Ad claiming hand sanitiser sprayed on masks will stop Covid 'germs' to be removed
Sanitiser ad that breached advertising standards ordered to be removed from Facebook.
Police target millions of dollars in gang assets
Police say a gang member who lost $85,000 in seized assets this week was "small fry".
'Highly classified information' closes door on espionage hearing
A soldier accused of espionage did not appear at his pre-trial hearing today.
'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes
"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."
Grand Theft Loader: Man who stole 20-tonne loader to ram raid bank imprisoned
Keelin Ruru stole a 20-tonne loader to ram-raid a bank. He walked away without a cent.
Fake gun accused held in custody until next hearing
Woman accused of pulling fake gun on teen during fight between students appears in court.
13 years' jail for 'gratuitous' violence', sexual offending
Forty-year-old man admitted 30 charges involving six victims.
Police claim victory after gang member's assets seized
Two vehicles and $10,000 cash forfeited by Mongrel Mob leader.
Innocent drivers shot at by paranoid meth-user
Methed-up and paranoid, man shoots at innocent drivers on Napier-Taupo road
Cancer survivor's health made worse by state of rental home
Six children in one bedroom on $730 weekly rental.
Uncle heard sexual assault on tracker app installed on 15yo's phone
Teen's cell phone tracker caught sounds of sex attack.
Nurse suspended for six months for stealing from patient
Nurse used patient's credit card to pay online bill while the woman had a heart check.
Alleged milk tanker attack; Boy racer facing multiple charges appears in court
The 18-year-old man made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
Hamilton man admits fatal driving charge
Michael Barugh Way's driving killed one woman and injured another person.
Inmate spends night perched on prison roof
An inmate at Whanganui Prison eluded staff on Saturday and spent the night on a roof.
'Unhinged': Auckland lawyer guilty of misconduct for siphoning cash from parents' estate
Helen Holland failed to produce any paperwork to prove exactly what happened to the money.
Man's Covid lockdown break for the border ends in court
Phreedum Takimoana lands in court after driving through a farm to avoid Covid checkpoint.
Driver who crashed car while on MDMA has conviction quashed
Man who crashed his car while high on MDMA gets his dangerous driving conviction quashed.
Man who photographed unsuspecting women showering, getting changed in his home is jailed
Anthony Baker covertly took photos of five women in a state of undress in his home.
Aggravated robber given another chance to avoid jail
Arama Peke-Meihana was sentenced in the Whanganui District Court today.
Cyclist's collision with truck exposes driver's logbook breaches
Truck driver's logbook breaches uncovered after fatal collision with cyclist.