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Man crushed partner between car and wall during heated argument
Instead of helping her after crushing her, the man kicked the woman and told her to go.
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Wellington man's act in neighbour's home - Legal expert answers why no sex charge?
Indecency charges required interaction with a victim, Julia Tolmie said.
Meat thief challenges supermarket boss: 'What are you going to do about it?'
Prolific shoplifter James Weir has been caught stealing meat, a bike and electric shavers.
'A theft from the entire community': GST fraud nets prison term
Some of the money McCormick paid back he didn't have the authority to use.
Arrest made after man dies in alleged hit-and-run in Henderson on Friday night
A 42yo man has been arrested and will appear in Waitākere District Court on Thursday.
Man arrested after Invercargill incident leaves three hurt, one critically
18-year-old man charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
Convicted baby killer back in court, risks another recall to prison
The man is on lifetime parole for murdering his seven-week-old daughter.
11 Tribesmen members involved in a 'mass brawl' outside court sentenced
Blood was left splattered on the footpath outside the court precinct.
Alleged hit-and-run: Cyclist dies in hospital two weeks later
Police say more charges are likely.
Nest-egg to nightmare: Facebook scammer swindles $284k from victims
"We've become collateral damage to his greed."
Father turns himself in after grooming and touching daughter for years
He told police he watched incest porn.
A tenant frustrated with her property manager set fire to her rental
Woman's search history showed 'how to make a house fire look like an electrical fault'.
Frustrated dad repeatedly pounded daughter's head into cupboard door
A judge says the man "simply lost it" when the 11-year-old wouldn't go to bed.
Man's 44-year sexual offending in Australia and NZ revealed
Glenn Kiddell was jailed today on child porn charges.
Lockdown rule breaker found on 15th floor of high-rise hotel
Ali Rafiee was breaking Covid rules and regulations - 641km away from home.
Convicted teen rapist wins sentence discount
Denial does not necessarily preclude the possibility of rehabilitation, Appeal Court says.
Co-founder of popular NZ reggae band in prison for $1.8m tax evasion
Sione Pome'e is known for his band, but it's his business venture that got him in trouble.
Teen rapist 'perhaps the most vilified man in NZ': Lawyer
Corrections unsuccessfully applied to prevent Meyer from accessing the internet.
Man accused of Hamilton street murder appears in court
A man died in Roy St, Hamilton on Saturday. Another man has been charged with murder.
Drink driver on his sixth offence avoids prison after killing woman
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia was doing 117km/h when he crashed into a woman's car.
Two more men appear in court charged with murder of David Kuka
Kuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'
Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.
Drug dealer wipes away tears while forced to confront past
Tears as drug dealer forced to reflect on the impact of her actions.
Hit-and-run: Alleged driver in court; remanded in custody
Critically injured cyclist remains in hospital.
'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversary
Dozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.
'I used to see the good in people': Woman indecently assaulted during massage
Tangapiri Teikamata indecently assaulted a young woman during a massage.
Man poured petrol on girlfriend's ex before setting his car on fire
Aaron Maclennan sprayed his victim in the face with petrol before setting fire to his car.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
Eye surgeon denies attempted murder
Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison denies attempted murder.
Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.