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'Simply beyond belief': Pensioner jailed over $243k bus fare scam
The sophisticated scam involved setting up a personal Eftpos machine on the bus.
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NZ Herald Live: Police speak to media after Hayden Tasker sentencing
Police speak to media after Hayden Tasker sentencing in Nelson.
Fisherman attacked by three men on Christchurch riverbank
The victim needed medical attention after the assault.
Aussie tourist who fled fatal crash was eight times over meth-risk limit
The Melbourne resident was driving erratically as he returned from SkyCity Casino.
'You’re not leaving here alive': Man Up worker sentenced for threats, assault of wife
A Whangārei jury found Shayne Dempster guilty on three charges.
Supreme Court decision under fire in ex-cops' perverting justice trial
The High Court must avoid mimicking the Supreme Court decision 'at all costs' – defence.
Police-issued Glock allegedly stolen as man faces theft, firearms charges
The Glock pistol was valued at $1204 and allegedly stolen in Whanganui.
'I’m going to eat you ... I am part of Black Power': Siblings threatened at knifepoint
Calib Materoa had gone to the house looking for a man he believed owed him money.
'About connection': Teacher explains late-night love heart messages to 12yo
The teacher is before the New Zealand Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal.
Man's leg amputated months after yard fight with two men – but who was really to blame?
Lawyers argued a minor abrasion only became serious after victim ignored medical advice.
Police seized Comanchero's Range Rover, Harley and hidden cash. Now they want his KiwiSaver
Police estimated Lucane Bolstad made $750,000 from selling drugs.
'It weirded me out': Student claims teacher hugged, touched her inappropriately
The teacher has denied those claims but admits sending the student late-night messages.
Man charged after alleged assault leaves person critically injured
The injured person remains in hospital after Friday’s incident.
'Despicable act': Copper theft leaves Bulls School in the cold
School principal Megan Syme said it would take a few days to reinstall the heating.
Survivor of prolific teacher paedophile encourages others to speak out
'Once a paedophile, always a paedophile,' he said after the fifth sentencing in 32 years.
'Worst nightmare': Rest home resident run over by concrete truck while walking to shops
The driver has been sentenced for careless driving causing injury.
'It would take 600 years': Judge rejects $5-a-week reparation offer
A woman has admitted placing 24 false orders worth $158,000 over 18 months.
'Unlawful benefit:' Gangster drug dealer to forfeit $414,000 in cash and property
Peter Evans was sent to prison for drug dealing and possession in 2016.
'Aggressive and bullying': Tenancy dispute spiralled into blackmail and lasting fear
Margaret Walker said she feared strangers would come to her door after the threats.
Family fortunes: Long legal battle over Beere trust heads to court
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the latest bid to stop the case.
Disqualified driver crashes head-on into campervan after flipping off tourists
Fairmont Leigh sped over the Tākaka Hill because he was 'late for a funeral'.
Cannabis grower paid tradies with drugs for home renovations
Haylee McGrath had set up a 'sophisticated' growing operation in two of her bedrooms.
Wheelchair user still fears city centre after brazen daytime incident
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Whangārei residents a safety overhaul is underway.
'It's so confusing': Killer who hid ex-partner’s body in chest faces long path to parole
Lewis Blackburn fatally strangled Christine Hindson in 2005 when their relationship ended.
'Significant stressors': Post-partum mother spared convictions after child assaults
She slapped her toddler and hit another child with a phone charger.
Inmate who went on to carry out Countdown knife attack was allegedly mistreated while behind bars
Ahamed Samsudeen carried out the supermarket attack seven weeks after being released.
Respected community figure jailed for years of child sexual abuse
His offending against three girls occurred between 2007 and 2018.
'Unbearable grief': Sister forgives men who beat and stomped her brother to death
Two men were convicted of Boy Taylor's murder and two of manslaughter.
Fake tenancies and a fake landlord: How a man defrauded MSD of $45k
Harrison Tuck pretended to be a landlord, set up a fake company and scammed MSD.
Comanchero Sergeant at Arms jailed after FBI-led drugs investigation
Dwight Fatu was one of 30 people charged in a bust called Operation Equinox.