Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with friend's 15yo son
Judge: 'You were very anxious to find love in a real relationship. He provided it'.
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Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given
Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.
'Bizarre': French tourist bites police officers during arrest for driving incident
The teacher failed in a bid to avoid conviction and now risks being deported.
Woman put in a kennel, suffers miscarriage in meth-fuelled family violence ordeal
The woman also suffered wounds to the bone caused by her partner, Joel Leef.
'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years
The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.
'Darkness on her life': Meter reader traumatised by kidnapping ordeal
A court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.
Man jailed for 'campaign of violence and terror' against pregnant partner, children
'You have caused trauma that will never be erased.'
'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders
A couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.
Attack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of him
The man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg.
Drunk man's violent attack on woman while watching Netflix
Walterfang stabbed the floor near the victim's head multiple times while smiling.
Whiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mum
The 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison.
Man on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leap
Jarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour.
Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’
'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.
Man admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two others
The infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.
'Astonishing' road rage: Campervan driver assaults elderly man on highway
Another motorist was forced off the road to avoid a collision with Daly.
Private ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl
The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.
'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft
The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.
Tenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecution
Convicted brothers tried to shift responsibility for drug operation during trial.
'I've paid the price': Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change
John Arthur falsely advertised himself as a registered professional.
Watch: Man who drove wrong way on motorway three times appeals convictions
Now, nine years later, he aims to get the endangering transport convictions overturned.
Halloween horror at man's indecent act in front of trick or treaters
He claims he had an 'out-of-body experience' when he masturbated in front of the girls.
Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.
Child predator was fresh out of prison when he struck again, targeting 10 girls
Karl Salmon has a history of child sex offending. He now faces an indefinite prison term.
Excessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C
A laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.
Motorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crash
The victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killer
Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot at his house while hosting a party for his cousin.
Man charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crash
Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.
'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claims
A judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.
'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his mother
He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.
Teacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with student
The woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.
'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancy
Quinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.
BDSM relationship examined in rape, assault case where 'safe word' allegedly ignored
Woman accused of making up the allegations after her partner allegedly cheated on her.
'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
Judge Rielly: 'His confession was a cry for help, but doesn't excuse his actions.'