'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.

Joshua Brennan's drunken retaliation caused about $25,000 in damage.

The jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.

Judge dismisses Karori case as unsuitable for jury consideration.

Charles Wilson was on electronic monitoring bail for a series of burglaries at the time.

She denies sending Facebook messages shortly before Rau Tongia was killed in bed.

Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.

The tribunal would have cancelled her registration if it hadn’t already done so.

Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.

Samantha Bailey also told people on YouTube that gonorrhoea was not sexually transmitted.

A judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.

Whanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.

Greenway Trust in Dargaville supports individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Judge: 'You clearly are a good person who has done something you'll regret.'

Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.

Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.

Falefitu Alapati Toatoalei has lived in Australia for 27 years. Now he's being deported.

The men were drinking together, mourning the loss of their neighbour, when matters soured.

The man claimed the pork crackling product was not 'fit for purpose'.

His ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.

He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared.

The 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.

The men damaged an Air Chathams plane and runway lights while driving on the runway.

Hoane Kahu raped a teen then went on to commit a raft of other offences.

He claims they had consensual sex while the Crown says the woman was asleep.

The sentencing judge said the assault went 'to the heart of our justice system'.

Jordan Taylor's lawyers say his upbringing and age should have been taken into account.

Sherryn Erikson’s home in Blockhouse Bay was used as the drop-off point in Auckland.

The Government says changing laws governing visiting ships is 'complex' and 'difficult'.

Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.