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A former victim arranged the sting that would have him admit to his crimes over the phone.
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Eileen Pritchard was terrified when a knife-wielding man abused her as she walked her dog.
Teen who killed man thinking he was a serial killer not guilty by reason of insanity
The 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.
Top breeder found guilty of neglect allowed to keep dogs until sentence appealed
Prosecutor says he has no confidence woman and her daughter will look after their dogs.
Gang rapist who took turns abusing teen girl granted early prison release
The man and his three friends spent hours raping the 16-year-old girl.
Barista wars: Plant milk company backed by Hollywood celebs wanted to trademark 'barista' on NZ products
Oprah Winfrey and Natalie Portman both have links to the oat milk company.
'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washing
Despite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.
Orini milk tanker attack: Judge wants to hear victim's story
The Judge wants the teen to meet with the victim before his fate is decided.
Yelled at for buying a pumpkin, worker awarded $21,000
The former motel manager told the ERA Michelle Smith was very hard to get along with.
Convicted baby killer back in court, risks another recall to prison
The man is on lifetime parole for murdering his seven-week-old daughter.
Crown appeals teen rapist's home detention sentence
An appeal has been filed despite the Crown earlier defending its position on the sentence.
RSA toilet attack: Man 'blindsided' with knock out punch while urinating
The victim, who suffered a broken cheekbone in the attack, once dated the offender's ex.
'Punctured lung': Accused admits violent stabbing of three people inside Indian restaurant
The 31-year-old walked into the kitchen and stabbed two workers and then a customer.
'Significant force' used in the arrest of high-priority violent offender was justified - IPCA
The offender, known as violent and a gang affiliate, was on the run for eight months.
Trial date set for two men accused of central city murder
Two men will stand trial in November for the murder of Haze Peihopa in Whangārei in 2021.
Rugby professionals in employment spat with franchise owners
The case involves allegations of serious misconduct and outstanding pay.
Man jailed for sexually abusing young boy and bestiality
Victim: 'The picture of him doing those things to me won't leave my head'.
Hopping mad: Tenancy sours over multiplying rabbits
The tenant failed to desex her three rabbits. She ended up with 18.
Man drowns in creek two hours after police fail to respond to 111 call
A member of the public called 111 after seeing the man yelling and breaking branches.
Realtors fined for 'misleading' listing that meant new owners had to sell
The 'four-bedroom' house actually only had two consented rooms.
'You're a monster': Man who claimed sex with 12yo was consensual jailed
'Removed from reality': Rapist wants to reunite with victim after he's released.
Top racing star cops lengthy riding ban after death of jockey, actions ruled reckless
The jockey's lawyers say there's no punishment that would outweigh his own torment.
'Don't feel like you can't be a nark': Prison guard to new inmates on safety
A Coroner's inquest has opened into the death of an inmate who died in Waikeria prison.
Baby stops breathing after being given methadone instead of colic medicine by pharmacy
Pharmacy staff mixed up the newborn baby's medicine.
Donations theft: Friend steals Givealittle money raised in memory of mountain climber
The Kimi Worrell Foundation was set up after she died to raise money for climbing safety.
'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'
A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.
'Be mindful of personal space': Lawyer fined for drunken dancefloor grope
A lawyer grabbed his colleague's back and bottom while on the dancefloor at a work event.
Comancheros president to stay behind bars after parole denied
Gang boss Pasilika Naufahu continues to deny his involvement in drug dealing.
'Tragedy': Baby born the same day father is jailed for vicious assault on mother
She went into labour at 1am and about nine hours later the baby's father was jailed.
Greyhound trainer admits meth habit after dog tests positive
Greyhound trainer who used meth 'embarrassed' and 'disappointed' herself and her family.
'Do better': Judge rejects mental health service's bid to discharge 'suffering' man
The defendant is subject to an inpatient order but the service wants to discharge him.
'Nasty': Ex calls woman's employer with false claims about 'inappropriate' behaviour
He called for her to be sacked by the hospital and as a result, she was investigated.
Jealous man ploughs car into quad bike being driven by his ex and her male friend
The male was thrown from the bike and suffered a devastating head injury.
Company fined $351K after worker's hand sliced off
Graphic warning: Company argued to have charge dismissed after the accident.