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Man sentenced for stalking women and stealing their shoes
He had a shoe fetish since he was 10.
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Fake barcodes, false bank statements: How a repeat thief 'ripped off' big businesses
Elmira Raffiee targeted big retailers like Mitre 10 and Bunnings.
'Was it worth it?' judge asks young man sent to prison for aggravated robbery
MacMillan pointed a gun at dairy owner’s head to try and keep him away from a fog cannon.
Former Dilworth chaplain Ross Browne back in court on new child abuse charges
The 74-year-old is already in jail for abusing students a the school in the 1990s.
Wage subsidy fraud: Beneficiary poses as business owner, pockets $50k for drugs and gambling
Man squandered the money as fast as he falsely claimed it.
'Cut off': Woman who used stolen, forged prescriptions to get pills blames hospital
The doctor wouldn't give her a prescription so she helped herself to the forms.
Alcoholic nurse caught driving four times legal limit
The nurse was followed by concerned members of the public who called police.
Auckland cocaine bust: Five in court charged with importation
Emotional scenes in court as family support men charged after alleged cocaine ring bust.
Woman made up refugee stories, Crown alleges
Law firm's interpreter on trial for 'spinning lies' to Immigration.
Staff member at top Wellington school charged with assault
Police confirmed they had charged the staff member.
Man who kidnapped builder over botched job found guilty
William Taranaki Taingahue Rangi was found guilty after a two-hour deliberation.
Auckland cop who destroyed own drink driving evidence sentenced
The officer snuck into a station to destroy his blood samples.
Ex-reality TV star charged in alleged hit-and-run of police officer
The incident brought Auckland city traffic to a standstill on Wednesday night.
Teen arrested after CBD assault now faces manslaughter
The 61-year-old victim died in hospital 10 days later.
Descent into chaos blamed on the company he kept
As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.
Worker suffers brain injury after being hit by vehicle at site without traffic plan
The companies responsible have now been ordered to pay more than $320,000.
“Cruel behaviour”: Man’s fake Tinder account made ex-lover’s life a misery
Woman forced to change life after 'unwanted advances from strange men'.
Senior lawyer sends junior counsel to 'high-stakes' sentencing
His actions, which delayed the meth-dealing case, have been referred to the Law Society.
Man who strangled partner with baby nearby avoids prison 'by the skin of his teeth'
"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."
Woman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentenced
After she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.
Ex-Parliament staffer named after swindling $55k of tax payers money
Prosecutor: 'He ripped off the whole country.'
Police officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and cola
The constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.
‘You’re wasting my time’: Man charged with arson tells judge to 'hurry up and sentence me'
Jesse Simkin said he hates his stepfather and wanted to hurt him as much as he could.
'Manipulative fraudster': Man preyed on the elderly for money
One of the victims was a blind 85-year-old who didn't know how much cash they had lost.
‘Lord, take me’: Woman insane when she torched her home, fought to stay in the blaze
She clung to a doorframe and bit the man trying to save her from the fire.
Conviction quashed for drunken email writer who threatened to 'blow off' Jacinda Ardern's head
A judge had sentenced him earlier this year to one year in prison.
Grieving dad given home detention for dealing LSD
Mark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.
Scout leader 'father figure' encouraged nudity on camps, court hears
Man faces 26 charges, including 16 of committing an indecent act on a young person.
Ardern on office attack: 'Extremely upsetting' incidents becoming more common
PM says anti-social incidents are taking place regularly but they aren't okay.
Man who claims innocence wept as lengthy lag handed down for tyre iron attack
The victim lost four teeth and suffered a fractured skull.