Man who thought about killing people denied detention appeal
Asked if abduction was going to end well for his victim Blaine Hughes said 'probably not'.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Public Interest
'Disastrous' start to life: Toddler who witnessed mum kill man grows into criminal
Jakeem Bowman-Fenton was 2 when his mother, Daniella Bowman, took part in a murder.
'Anger, pain and grief': Life sentence brings end to murder case
Second Mongrel Mob member sentenced for life for Peter Lui murder.
'Harrowing trial': Victims of sexual predator praised for bravery
Sexual predator David Falamoe could face a sentence of preventive detention.
"Closure": Alan Hall's family await Crown investigation findings
Alan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
Death in recliner chair: Wife's manslaughter conviction appeal fails
The wife of a man who died following neglect has failed to overturn her conviction.
Black Widow murder a case of clues picked up by coroner
Proposed changes to Coroners Act could mean some causes of death missed, say pathologists.
$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attack
The council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.
'Heartbreaking news': Victim's partner wanted killer to serve time
Dallas Hohua might only have to serve two years for the manslaughter.
Controversial IHC bath ban continues after 14 months
Disabilities advocate lays complaint with Ombudsman and United Nations over bath ban.
Name suppression granted to prominent defendant after protection order breached
Protecting the victims outweighed justice principles to name the defendant, judge rules.
Drug addict told counsellor he was in rehab to get a sentence discount
Shawn Robertson told a counsellor he attended drug rehabilitation get a reduced sentence.
Grandmother important in preserving boy's ties to whānau
Grandmother's affectionate, loving relationship with grandson too important to lose.
'Strange, eh': Black Power president challenges manslaughter conviction
Did Damien Kuru's calm exterior show he sanctioned a hit against a rival?
Senior lawyer sends junior counsel to 'high-stakes' sentencing
His actions, which delayed the meth-dealing case, have been referred to the Law Society.
Pyramid scheme: Court orders $18,000 investment to be paid back to victim
Tionly Fatukala invested her money after being promised a three-to-one return.
Prospect's devotion to Black Power inked across face as he appears for sentencing
Prospect Anthony Newton's loyalty to becoming a Black Power member visible for all to see.
'Compliments to the chef': Four Hells Angels on trial for role in alleged meth ring
Operation Buckle continues to squeeze the Hells Angels.
'Disruptive and scandalous': Lawyer and former uni lecturer struck off and fined
Caroline Sawyer accused the court system of enabling drugs and child pornography.
Woman rejected from job because her mum worked in the same team wins $10k
The woman hadn't disclosed that her mother worked in the same team.
Serial rapist to spend Christmas outside of wire
He was on parole for rape, only to rape again. Now his lengthy prison term has expired.
NZDF U-turn: Sergeant charged over alleged drunken assault
Two years after a soldier complained she was groped by her superior NZDF has laid charges.
Fears justice could be lost to rural community by court closure
"The decision to feed your kids over going to court is not a difficult one."
Man who claims innocence wept as lengthy lag handed down for tyre iron attack
The victim lost four teeth and suffered a fractured skull.
Woman charged with smashing PM's electoral office with sword
She said she was declaring war on the government for not looking after her.
'Violent and cowardly': Men killed stranger with 7kg brick to head
The 21-year-old victim had been at a park playing loud Samoan music and singing.
'Not in a good place': Former All Black caught drink-driving, four times over the limit
Carl Hayman told police he was depressed, grieving and suffering early onset dementia.
New violence charge laid against man awaiting trial for murdering his partner
Leigh Beer, 31, has been accused of killing Emma Field on May 27.
Charge reduced and bail granted for one of the men accused of murdering a young father
The man has now admitted to being an accessory in the death of Rei Marshall.
Lawyer's 'woeful' conduct causes client to go bankrupt
A fight to get his classic car back led the client to a $16,000 debt and bankruptcy.
Woman stabs ex 14 times, severs his artery during argument over who will cook dinner
The woman claims to have 'blacked out' during the bloody attack.
Boy declined as refugee could be forced to leave NZ without mother
A mother was afraid of being deported to India because she had children out of wedlock.
Killer Beez gang member dodges jail for drive-by shootings
Lawyer says gang member was caught up in the group offending but watched from the streets.
Convicted cop killer fails to reduce 'crushing' sentence
The man who murdered Constable Matthew Hunt will remain behind bars for at least 27 years.