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Book sellers drop Akld teacher turned author's novels after teen sex crimes
One of the books featured a boy in a 'major child prostitution operation across Europe'.
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Tauranga hit-and-run accused removed from court
A man faces seven charges include dangerous driving and assaulting a first responder.
Woman charged with false statement in Cape Verde player rape investigation
The player's lawyer has described the turn of events as a 'complete vindication'.
Drunk woman steals sober driver's car, leads police on pursuit
The 24-year-old had failed to complete a defensive driving course.
Retired Auckland music teacher found guilty of sex offences involving three teen girls
Bail was declined and his name stays suppressed pending a hearing next week.
Homeless man vandalised election signs to use them for shelter, court told
His dislike of two party leaders sparks his attack on two election signs.
Where will smokers go? Rest home fire death trial sends ripples through aged care
Defence lawyer says reluctance to house smokers would increase if village is convicted.
'It's fascinating to the public': Daughter wins suppression after sexual affair with father
The judge feared the woman's stepfather could be wrongly identified as an offender.
Fatal crash: Women kicked out of court after Facebook order outburst
One was removed after yelling at the judge, and two more after yelling at each other.
'Everything we had worked and saved': Couple's $178,000 drained by fraudster
Hayden Gobey even stole from people while behind bars and impersonated police.
How a drug boss and Buddhist underling smuggled meth lollies into NZ
The duo inadvertantly helped police, texting each other photos of drugs on scales.
Locked up for a year: The police case that fell apart in court
Matthew Clarke was accused of being a serial bike and scooter thief.
'I could go to jail': School staffer in court over sex with underage boys
Hanna Lealiiee later told police she liked the attention.
Ugg boot stomp followed accidental finger dislocation in Queenstown bar melee
The French national must pay reparation and apologise to the Australian victim.
Madeleine McCann suspect no longer under police surveillance
An ankle monitor and other measures could remain in place.
Man fresh out of jail approached woman on the street and groped her
Now he wants suppression, citing his right to privacy after leaving two fearful victims.
Three children groomed and abused by 'depraved' predator who gained family's trust
Two more victims came forward after James Pitiroi's earlier sentence for sexual offending.
Man thought he was messaging a 14-year-old girl. It was actually the police
The 40-year-old has now given up his bid to keep his name suppressed.
'Devastating and horrifying': Man sentenced for striking dog with rope
A four-minute video showed North yelping in distress as the man assaulted her.
'My memory was faulty': Ex-teacher in sex trial hedged his 'bets' in police interview
The man said a 14-year-old girl 'almost literally threw herself at me' in his bedroom.
Prominent NZ musician charged with assault, threatening language
He has performed at several headline shows in New Zealand, Australia and other countries.
'My sentence is lifelong': Three decades after abuse began, victim sees day of reckoning
Police wrongly told the victim in 2008 it was too late to lay charges.
Teen admits hammer attack after car-spiking arrest
The victim of the attack suffered a fractured skull and eye socket and needed surgery.
Cliff Curtis admits drink-driving crash, faces up to five years
Movie star Cliff Curtis admits drink-driving crash that seriously injured a taxi driver on October 29. Video \ Jason Dorday