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Abuser under coercive control while committing sex crimes has sentence cut
Laken Rose committed the offending against children with ex-partner Andrew Williams.
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Case by Case Explains: Proceeds of Crime
Open Justice reporter Ric Stevens explains the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act.
Case by Case Explains: Independent Police Conduct Authority
Open Justice reporter Belinda Feek explains how the IPCA works.
Aussie tourists start a fight after man urinates in public, waves his genitals around
Queenstown Judge Russell Walker said locals are sick of drunken violence in the town.
A prominent sportsman has appeared in court
A prominent sportsman has appeared in court after an alleged dispute over a $36 taxi fare ended with him getting bitten by a police dog. Video / Janhavi Gosavi
How a business owner's $15k bribe backfired in child sex abuse case
'This was an appalling catalogue of offending,' a judge said as the man was sent to jail.
'Police inaction': Investigator slams delay in charging violent bar brawler
Militini Vaotogo fractured a man's skull, but no charges were laid. Then he struck again.
Meth-fuelled jealousy led to $117k Christmas Day motel arson
Curtis Milne called and texted his partner more than 100 times in the lead-up to the fire.
'He's a monster': Victim says soon-to-be-released sex offender still a risk
Ian Wilson has been denied parole seven times during a five-and-a-half-year jail term.
'Terror in her voice’: Victim's fears prompt GPS tracking for repeat abuser
Frank Walker has amassed more than 100 convictions in a 28-year criminal history.
'Simply beyond belief': Pensioner jailed over $243k bus fare scam
The sophisticated scam involved setting up a personal Eftpos machine on the bus.
'Brutal violation': Man given home detention for child exploitation images
One video file contained 'some of the worst content on the internet'.
Attacker vaulted fences and stabbed victim three times in gang-fuelled bar brawl
Cornell Williams then grabbed a chair and hurled it at the victim.
'You will be forgotten': Anger as man who killed Nelson officer jailed for at least 22 years
Hayden Tasker was sentenced today after killing Lyn Fleming while on duty.
Hayden Tasker sentencing
Hayden Tasker is sentenced for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
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.