Sex abuser gets lengthy sentence for creating 'living hell'
Victims tell court about the impact of years of sexual abuse.
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Violent partner watched from garage as partner sought help from police
A 'concerning history of violence' puts Nelson man back behind bars.
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The man became enraged and punched the woman to the right side of her face.
Killers appeal murder convictions and sentences
Killers appeal convictions and sentences for the murder of a teenager in South Auckland.
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The victim was pregnant to the attacker's ex-boyfriend.
Sex abuse trial complainant denies making things up
Girl refutes counsel's claim that she made up accounts of sexual abuse.
One final remand without pleas on fake vax pass charges
The man must sort out his legal advice and his pleas within two weeks.
Oranga Tamariki worker reinstated after being fired for 'aggressive' behaviour towards boy
Footage showed the worker bring his face within inches of the boy's and raise his fist.
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A 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.
Psychiatrist thought man shot by police was stable
Inquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.
Crossing the line: Woman felt 'gross' after masseur touched her breasts
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Woman avoids arrest by proving cancer was the reason she failed to appear in court
A woman facing fraud charges had to prove cancer diagnosis after court didn't believe her.
Sex abuse trial told father choked and punched daughter
Defence case "simple and stark .... these events did not occur".
Driving death charge against former MP dropped
The motorcycle rider died at the scene of the Governors Bay crash.
Company takes the rap after pointing finger at driver
A truck driver's first day ended badly when her truck rolled, blocking the highway.
Landlord told he can't split power bills between tenants
Tenancy Tribunal rules against landlord who tried to divide power bill between tenants
'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopens
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Deportees from New Zealand 'fuelling Pacific Islands drug addiction'
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White supremacist Philip Arps' phone abuse trial adjourned till June
The trial over disputes with probation officers was adjourned at day's end till June 16.
A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.
'Mafia': Couple attack Auckland Council for seeking $20,000 in court costs after dispute
Couple label decision "corrupt", but judge says there was "no merit" in their position.
Woman admits possession of 2kg of ingredient used to cook meth
Search of woman's car unearths 2kg of substance containing pseudoephedrine for cooking P
Parliament protest disrupts court cases
Anti-mandate protests have stopped at least one person from having their day in court.
Chaotic life: Glimmer of hope for addict who stole $130 of bacon, debit card fraud
The woman spent someone else's money, and stole meat. But she wasn't entirely to blame.
Gang terrorise KFC staff over needle in burger
Black Power member gets prison sentence for abusing workers at fast-food restaurant.
Man denies murdering 3-month-old baby
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Man accused of murdering Colombian woman in Christchurch back before the court
Man accused of murdering Colombian woman in her Christchurch home appears in court
Patient with mental distress not seen by psychiatrist for 7 months before death
A young man took his own life after mental health services failed him.
Woman who suffered traumatic birth wins 18-year ACC battle
Court rules woman suffered mental injury because of physical injuries from surgery.
'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisoned
Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.
Last indecency charge against rapper dropped
Man was held in custody for a month before charges were dropped.