Migrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaine
Ruth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.
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Businessman accused of siphoning company of $111k, buying weed killer and Hush Puppies shoes
The 73-year-old claims he hasn't committed a crime, and it was a poorly governed company.
City to Sea bridge lobby group claim council's demolition decision flawed
The Wellington Civic Trust is challenging the council's demolition plan in the High Court.
Jailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme Court
Damin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party.
Australia exiles 'reckless' and persistent Kiwi drink-driver who ploughed into motorcyclist
He left NZ for a 'fresh start', but that wasn't how the plan went for Daniel Hancy.
Sister's kindness ends in sibling stand-off at Tenancy Tribunal
The brother also parked unused cars on the property and added an extension to the cabin.
'A prison of my own trauma': Woman addresses life-shattering night she was raped by three men
Victim battles with “suffocating” PTSD and depression after sex attack.
Man who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murders
The charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members.
Weed estate: The landlords, the seven rental properties, and the cannabis enterprise
Landlord loses property portfolio, money, and gets home detention.
Man's 'family emergency' no excuse for driving drunk for the seventh time
He was pulled over by police for speeding, revealing he was also over the limit.
'She misses you and hates you': Teen's world shattered after sexual violation by brother
He plied her with drugs and alcohol during a Christmas trip to his home.
Drug dealer imported meth, cocaine while on police curfew, now locked down around the clock
He claimed he was set up, saying someone may have used his name and address.
'I can't go to jail': Colombian refugee tries to convince teen to drop sex charges
The victim was repeatedly sexually assaulted by three men. All have now been sentenced.
Woman used company card to steal from early childhood employer
Police prosecutor: 'It was deeply cynical and calculated and persistent.'
Talent agency supporting Māori and Pasifika failed to pay model, then fired her
Ernestina Bonsu-Maru kept the money from one commission instead of paying her models.
Canterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importers
The criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.
'Equestrian pursuits' come to an end after ex-racehorse turns out to be a bucking bronco
A rider who bought an ex-racehorse asked for a refund after it wouldn't stop bucking.
Dog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at police
He became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.
'The Holy Spirit has protected us': Pastor wins reinstatement amid church war, years of litigation
The church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.
Homeowner's 'worst nightmare': Woman's face cut, thought she would die in knifepoint burglary
The man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house.
How a successful farmer spiralled into a homeless 'night-crawler'
Paul Harrop once ran a $4 million farm. Now, he's in prison.
'Soul-destroying': Woman's ordeal after she was banished from family home by ex
The woman was forced to fight her ex in court over the division of relationship property.
'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail
Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.
Prison not a 'just' penalty for teen who coward-punched stranger in unprovoked street attack
A judge said the only way to describe the violence inflicted was 'extreme'.
Meth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts
Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.
Restaurant owner who served up unsafe food has sentence reduced
Xinchen Liu has been resentenced after the wrong summary of facts was used the first time.
Doctor claims sexual video was to document woman's consent
The doctor and married woman met on a sexual website and had a secret relationship.
'You're gonna kill him': Man beaten by teen after failing to return borrowed car
The teen attacked him with a hammer, continuing even after the victim was unconscious.
'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turn
The tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.
'I very much regret it': Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwise
The doctor says the proceedings have affected his mental health.
'Reprehensible': Expert blasts behaviour of doctor who allegedly had sex at clinic
However, the expert ended up softening his views after questions from counsel.
'Burden on my family': New employee hospitalised for six months after falling 6m off a roof
Prowash has been fined more than $120,000 after a WorkSafe prosecution over the incident.
Expletives in court as verdicts returned in 50th birthday party shooting
Rawiri Wharerau was shot and killed and his brother was shot and injured in 2023.
'Tragic accident': Baby died after slipping down side of cot
The sliding side created a gap in which the 7-month-old became trapped in.