'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.

About 20 members were inside at the time and many were on their knees praying.

Two JPs found no evidence that the area was properly designated as a footpath.

He stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.

The baby was at the centre of a stand-off over the use of vaccinated people’s blood.

'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.

The judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.

Now the siblings have turned to the country's final court of appeal for access.

The man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.

People wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.

Jason Wharekura maintains he doesn't know his co-offenders, despite his guilty plea.

Peter Lamont will be released from prison and deported to Britain next year.

Hone Puriri Harawira appeared to threaten the lawyer’s family in an abusive email.

The woman has been acquitted of murder after being deemed insane at the time.

The woman also claims she was forced to have sex involving toys several times a week.

Marty Te Rangi says he is remorseful and wants to become a better person.

An opponent was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital by ambulance.

Ex-wife alleges years of abuse; defence claims her story changed to suit her interests.

The attack in an isolated area has affected their sense of safety at home.

Missed diagnoses involving two babies had 'profound impact' on the families involved.

Susanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.

Child's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.

The team supports whānau post-suicide, focusing on trust and community needs.

Police: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'

Landlord wins $27,000 after tenant left rental in 'damaged and very untidy state'.

Now police have now gained a High Court order to confiscate nearly $37,000.

The worker logged 437 hours in five weeks - all of which was unpaid.

Audrey Wilson had repeated falls, a fractured arm and sepsis. She died in hospital.

Dalton Taylor's city centre attack lasted more than seven minutes.

Warren Pay, jailed for murder, is now free after being re-sentenced for manslaughter.