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‘Good Ryan, bad Ryan’: Man offered mother $4k for sexually-explicit images of infant child
'It’s not like I’m a murderer or anything', said Ryan Turner who complained about media.
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Liquor store worker stole from his boss 98 times, but future employers will never know
'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'
Back-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital
'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.
'Really disappointed': Woman fears no escape from 'social influencer' abusive ex
Cushla Thomson is haunted by the thought of seeing her violent ex in public again.
‘A predator and a beast’: Man jailed for raping and filming assaults on young girl
'You will always be condemned by your actions and always be known as a paedophile.'
Street bashing: healthcare worker suffers ‘coward’s punch’
The man now struggles struggles to continue with work after the attack.
'Worst executed burglary ever': Man who stole police uniform wanted photo for social media
Mental health issues weren't to blame for the offences but were relevant, a judge said.
Conspiracy theorists Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood guilty of organising protest on first day of lockdown
Today's decision comes four months after the pair's trial began in Auckland.
Two 14-year-olds arrested after Grey Lynn aggravated robbery
A worker and bystanders were assaulted during the robbery.
Police employee snoops through files, information shared to social media
The woman was looking for information on people who had been harassing her friend.
Auckland man accused of North Shore knife attack on strangers found fit to stand trial
The man appeared in court today via audio-video feed from a psychiatric facility.
'Playing silly buggers': Offender uses PM's positive Covid test to avoid sentencing
The disqualified driver claimed he couldn't attend court because he has Covid.
'Death sentence' deportation stopped: Judge steps in to stop expulsion
Judge dumps 2017 conviction for schizophrenic, wheelchair-bound man.
'Virtual riot': Judge slams lawyer Sue Grey, orders investigation
Grey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.
Man accused of Warkworth attack that resulted in father's coma appears in court
MacLean had earlier been in a verbal and physical altercation with street racers.
Cheesecake craving earns drunk driver trip to hospital, conviction
Man caught drink-driving twice within 12 hours, after heading out to buy cheesecake.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
Russian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticism
Ilya Yashin is one of the few Kremlin critics who have stayed in Russia.
'Deeply ashamed': Man caught filming woman undressing and showering
He said he was trying to make the woman dislike him.
'You will almost certainly re-offend,' judge tells man whose latest crime spree ended with cyclist's death
Te Pou had just been released from prison when he embarked on more violence.
Woman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her care
The alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.
The 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows
"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".
Hospital staff sought police help for baby’s surgery to proceed in blood donor battle
A protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.
Rapist jailed for ‘cruel and degrading’ assaults against women
The scientist said he was unable to control himself.
Former Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young student
The defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.
$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despair
Co-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.
Far-right pair back in court; court discussions suppressed by judge
Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer are back at Christchurch District Court.
Man turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridge
He stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.
Man fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spat
Violent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.
Principal accused of student sex abuse testifies woman who says he confessed was 'out of her mind'
The former Deep Green Bush School co-founder is on trial at Manukau District Court.