Passenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driver
The occupants were found in the upside-down car injured and bleeding badly.
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Children's lives at risk from landlord’s 'disturbing disregard'
Tribunal orders landlord to pay the tenant more than $11,000 in damages.
Father filmed baby happily playing less than three hours before shaking and killing him
Ram Kishore admits manslaughter and will be sentenced in September.
Police appeal R18 rating on man's homemade videos
The footage, some of which was taken at schools, was for his own sexual gratification.
Convicted murderer claims fatal knife attack was self defence
Warren Pay plunged a knife into the heart of Faapaia Fonoilaepa during a street fight.
Police search of teen fugitive who attempted self-harm 'deficient'
But the IPCA found shooting him with a sponge round was justified.
Father blames sexsomnia after indecently touching his daughter
He has argued he did not consciously touch her sexually.
Intellectually disabled man choked to death on uncut sausage in care home
A carer failed to clear the airway of an intellectually disabled man before she did CPR.
No job, no insurance - burglar learns hard way about consequences of crime
Man who stole from orchard tries and fails to get discharge without conviction.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
No extra money: Minor parties challenge to election advertising cash fails
A High Court challenge from some of NZs smallest parties has failed
Previously homeless person awarded $11k after moving into dirty, untidy rental
The landlords tried to blame previous tenants for the state of the rental.
'Sounds I never want to hear again': Young Whakaari victim gives evidence
Jesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.
Woman left with colostomy bag after 30cm cyst removed without consent
Her bowel was pierced during the surgery which was meant to be on her right ovary.
'100 blows': Crown opens retrial for man accused of murdering girlfriend
Samuel Pou has been charged with the murder of Bridget Simmonds.
Baby killer deemed undue risk for parole as statutory release date approaches
Nicho Frater used methamphetamine before killing a baby in a fit of frustration.
Convicted killer and former neo-Nazi out of jail with $16k compensation
Aaron Howie was jailed for the racially motivated murder of a young Māori man in 1998.
Harm on the farm: What's behind cruelty to animals?
Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.
Jury finds man guilty of multi-million dollar cannabis operation
The cannabis grow had the potential to turn over $24 million a year.
'Were you active?': Manager fired for harassing junior employee
The manager repeatedly looked at the woman's LinkedIn profile when she began ignoring him.
Forgery ring foiled, fake documents shut down by Customs
'New Zealand must act or show itself to act as a good global citizen,' judge said.
Co-instigator of NZ's largest prison riot eligible for parole
Ali Taipari was jailed for six years and three months but can be released on time served.
'Is that all you have?' Serial bank robber held up currency exchange
The value of currency he made off with was around $25,000.
‘Skin was falling off’: Whakaari chopper pilot comforted burns victims
Brian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.
Two accused of swindling Afghan refugees plead not guilty
Defence counsel for the accused are expecting about 24,000 pages of disclosure.
Migrant pensioner wins fight against MSD after it denies his superannuation by one day
The Indian migrant lodged his application for superannuation in February 2020.
'Genuine fear’: Auckland pub security staff are hiding their identities
Threats to staff have got to the point where they feared for their safety.
Tiny homes business owner Warren Sinclair denies tax evasion
Businessman Warren Sinclair is facing 68 charges of unpaid money to Inland Revenue.
'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murder
Rei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.
'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
Appeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jail
The Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.
'On the run': Accused cannabis grower gives evidence
Truong says he was a translator for two men named David and Lee.
Cabbies claim almost $1m lost through Covid-19 levy policy
The levy policy was also 'unfair and prejudicial' to drivers, the group allege.
'You’ll look like a MILF driving it': The car yard’s advert that's ruffled feathers
A car yard's risqué advert has been banned, but not for the reason you'd think