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'I became a prisoner in my own home': Woman's tearful words to abusive ex
The man struggled with the woman for her fingerprint so he could open her phone.
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‘You’ve ruined two years of my life’: Teacher groomed teen as form of 'escapism in lockdown’
The two exchanged explicit messages for a fortnight during lockdown.
Devil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyer
Nigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.
Man, 51, grooms teen in 'secret' relationship, promises marriage
It came to an end when the girl's mum learned of the relationship and confronted the man.
Woman fleeced more than $42k from social club account
The theft was discovered when a member wanted to withdraw $10k but only $4 was available.
'You were manipulated': Woman 'very sorry' for part in $8.7m mortgage fraud
Two couples bought houses with money obtained through fraudulent mortgage applications.
Slouching in court: Teen accused of jumping on mum, baby in tent rebuked by judge
The judge asked the man if he was tired before telling him to "stand up straight".
'This is for you': Man posts photo of knife to Facebook before stabbing woman
He went to her house and delivered on his threats hours after their social media exchange.
$200k hammer heist: Man pleads guilty to jewellery store smash-and-grab at Auckland mall
Benjamin Webster smashed display cases with a hammer.
Woman who twice escaped from MIQ hotel given discharge without conviction
The October 2020 incidents prompted a statement from the head of MIQ.
Shopping mall child sex offender back in jail after 'blatant' supervision order breaches
Graham Bartlett was caught doing an indecent act on an infant at a shopping mall.
‘I’m not a criminal, I’m a regular person’: Charges dropped against Parliament protester
Susan Denham describes her experience from inside the occupation.
Motel resident claims drunk sex assaults on manager just ‘fun and games’
He ignored the woman's pleas for him to stop and continued to grope her.
How TV series Suits helped one Kiwi mum win her own legal battle
Watching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.
Romania seizes more cars in Andrew Tate case; court next week
The divisive social media personality is detained on charges of human trafficking, rape.
Drugs, sabotage and murder: Rotorua’s most notable criminal cases of 2022
From a saboteur and murderer to fraudsters and druggies; Rotorua sees it all.
Man arrested, another critical after rural South Auckland attack
Emergency responders rushed to Batty Rd in Karaka about 3.15pm yesterday.
Youth crime: How shopping malls, mental health and broken systems played a part
Teenagers have fallen foul of the law in spectacular ways this year.
Shouts in court as man who took body to cop station appears on murder charge
The defendant drove the body to Counties Manukau Police Station last week.
Man appears in Manukau court after woman's body driven to police station
He was taken into custody yesterday after arriving at Counties Manukau Police Station.
'I miss him': The deadly consequences of drink-driving
One man has endured the tragedy of drink-driving for most of his life. He's not alone.
Christmas morning sword death: Auckland man appears in court
More charges are likely, police have previously said.
Heightened security as man accused of murdering gang member appears in court
Daniel Eliu was gunned down in front of a Manukau church earlier this month.
The shocking, amusing and simply baffling court cases of 2022
From burrito crime to tagging a cop car, here are the most peculiar stories this year.
Man arrested after 'targeted' murder of Mongrel Mob boss
A funeral for Daniel Eliu was held yesterday.
Southwestern motorway death: Kidnapping accused appears in court, requests bail
The 20-year-old was arrested on Boxing Day.
Sexual violence, murder and an island-builder: BoP’s most notable cases of 2022
The Bay of Plenty has had some of the country’s most notable cases this year.
Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences
A fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.
‘Total shock’: Sex workers speak out against ex-real estate agent secretly filming encounters
The man would covertly put his phone in his shoe and then hit record.
Inmate subjected to 'inhumane' treatment at women's prison loses bid to resurrect appeal
Mihi Bassett received a rare apology from Corrections following degrading treatment.