Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.
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Despite his upbringing, the man has largely avoided a life of crime.
Name suppression lapses for four arrested after aggravated robbery, shooting
Police were called to an Otaika address on September 19, after shots were heard.
'Offensive behaviour': Waitress fired by text after raising sexual harassment claims
The owner and his wife then spread rumours about the victim damaging her reputation.
'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ Post
Ian and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.
'Your bro's under the car': Wanted driver allegedly drove for 84m with injured man stuck under his Subaru
Raynor Cribb was dragged to his death after a high-speed chase between two cars.
'Out of control': Yoga studio owner hit by homeless man who called staff 143 times
The man left bizarre voice messages and tried to follow female staff members inside.
Man accused of raping sleeping partner then kidnapping her says sex was consensual
Crown's case: “She tried to push him away and get him to stop, but he didn’t.”
Woman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warnings
Alzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.
'I love us madly and badly to pieces': Nurse's secret affair with prisoner
The nurse and prisoner used sexually explicit language and had a physical encounter.
'Goodbye Dusty': Watchdog pulls advert of hangover 'cure'
A group argued it made a therapeutic claim and promoted alcohol consumption.
Kāinga Ora tenant's lease terminated while behind bars for threatening neighbour
The housing provider had previously moved the man four times for similar behaviour.
Woman charged in assault that led men to hide in KFC discharged
Two men were threatened and fled terrified to a KFC restaurant where staff protected them.
'Callous': Child witnessed man's horrific attack on mother
She was kicked to the point of unconsciousness and then punched so hard it broke her nose.
‘Promise I’m not flying to Wanaka’: Lawyer who bragged about fleeing lockdown suspended
Umar Kuddus escaped Auckland’s Covid-19 lockdown, crossing the border into Waikato.
'He's pulled it off': What really happened to John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike?
Friends say Beckenridge talked about taking Mike to Asia before they disappeared.
'Particularly sinister': Mongrel Mob stole vehicles, tried to sell them back to victims
In one case, a victim was ordered to sign a statement saying their vehicle was not stolen.
Pacing, filming, verbal threats: How one man harassed his neighbours for months
The neighbours feared for their safety and struggled to live a normal life in their home.
Dilworth housemaster denied parole, asked to reveal any further sex abuse victims
Alistor Harlow was jailed for abusing at least four boys.
Why a dental clinic staffer claims she was 'made to steal' customers' payments
The woman put her personal bank account details on the clinic's invoices.
'Street violence and thuggery': Man attacks family after Midnight Oil concert
They were on their way home when they were assaulted, resulting in two needing surgery.
'I was attacked': Psychiatric assistant fired for punching patient
The mental health patient was left with a cut to his face and two black eyes.
‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealed
The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.
Men in court following crash deaths of teens
An 18yo and a 15yo died in separate car crashes only days apart in Whangārei.
Dog to be 'destroyed' after rushing, biting contractor
Animal's owner not in court to hear the fate of his pet bull mastiff.
'Willfully ignorant': Unlawful cabin rental costs landlord thousands
The cabin had unconsented work done to it, a poor septic system and electrical issues.
Woman missed out on dead partner's $1.8m estate, claims draft will included her
The man's partner of seven years claimed he emailed plans for a new will before he died.
Preventive detention lifted for violent offender with 70 convictions
The serial abuser was jailed for a brutal attack on his former partner.
Neighbours at war: Jury reach verdict for alleged assault with a weedeater
The neighbourly issues of an exclusive gated community were laid bare in court.
'No evidence': Coroner rules out foul play in highway death of father-of-six
He was lying face down on the road when he was hit by two trucks.
Good gardener: Lawyer tells court client 'successful' at growing weed
Police arrived at the home on an unrelated matter and found more than a kilo of cannabis.
He videoed sex with her, then sent explicit images to her workmates
Woman consented to making intimate recordings, believing they would be kept private.
Neighbours at war: Who whacked whom with the weedeater?
A 79-year-old man is alleged to have hit his neighbour with the man's own weedeater.
MSD debt bungle: Beneficiary’s $25k compo claim rejected
Despite assurances his debt had been wiped, the demands from MSD kept coming.