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Woman hacked ex's social media and created fake dating profile for his mum
She demanded $5000 and threatened to post his and his family's details online.
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Primary school caretaker plied girl with LSD, had child sex abuse imagery on phone
He targeted the 13-year-old after getting her number through her younger brother.
Knife attack in car during drug deal ends in collision with heritage park building
The victim crashed through a fence into Nelson’s Founders Heritage Park while fleeing.
'Ripped trust to shreds': Man welcomed into family home repeatedly raped 8yo cousin
He would sneak into her room, telling her he was 'scared to sleep alone'.
‘We live in constant fear’: Gang member jailed for terrifying armed home invasion
A man needed surgery after the knuckle-duster attack, which left his face scarred.
'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack
One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.
'Unhinged': Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottage
The day after Jack Norris was meant to have left the address, he set fire to it.
Inside gecko sting: Judge jails wildlife mule in bizarre black market bust
An overseas buyer was ready to pay $26,000 cash. He stood to resell them for much more.
'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several others
Kre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.
‘I can’t believe that’: Already convicted abuser shocked at guilty verdicts in rape, violence case
Jordan Tegus has been convicted of 15 of the 17 charges he was defending at trial.
Gasps as woman avoids jail for sexually abusing teen boy
Victim's dad: 'Our 14-year-old has had his childhood taken from him.'
Cannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framed
But the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.
'I was doing my laundry': Alibi of armed robber with EM bracelet doesn't wash
Hone Daniels was one of three who stormed a Hamilton bar and robbed it at gunpoint.
'Where's the dosh?': Two violent home invasions in one night by group demanding cash
Shayne Kavanaugh has been jailed for his role in the gang associates' brutal break-ins.
'NZ women are promiscuous': Uber driver Satwinder Singh switched off GPS before raping teen
Defence counsel will file an affidavit outlining why media shouldn't print his photo.
High-profile prisoner charged with historic sexual violation
His identity has been kept secret for now.
‘He knew better’: Man accused of abuse has history of offending against young boys
The latest complainant says Wilson groomed him with money, smokes and alcohol.
Wesley College kitchen worker accused of sexual conduct with a young person has been named
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment.
Cop illegally used police database to get info on mate’s Comancheros associate brother
Her lawyer said she had made a 'terrible blunder for no gain to herself'.
'Significant fall from grace': Former Covid response lead stole $1.8m from DHBs
Alister Thorby was arrested while trying to board a flight to Australia.
'They trusted this man:' Stonemason pocketed $124k from small family business
Colin Gillies created fake invoices with his personal bank details to intercept the money.
Swiss tourist will spend Christmas in NZ awaiting sentencing for causing fatal crash
Victim Glenda Douglas, 68, was a beloved West Coast mother and grandmother.
Judge shows mercy after recidivist robber expresses wish to remove gang face tattoo
Shontayne Solomon waited in his car as bandits carried out a violent robbery.
'I will find you and kill you': Couple's vicious attack on teens after road rage on one-way bridge
Judge Crayton said it was pure “luck” that nobody died that night.
'Extremely rare chance': Woman's ACC battle after baby born with Down syndrome
The woman said she would have terminated the pregnancy if she had known.
Crime pays no more: Police win order to sell chop shop boss’s properties
Police can now sell Ahmadi’s Upper Hutt yards worth nearly $1.8m.
Man banned from taking seafood for 3 years after misusing his customary rights
Jonathan Moon issued permits for collecting seafood outside of his area for 10 years.
Tradie ripped off 12 clients by taking deposits but not doing the work
One of the victims took out a loan to hire Jason Lambert and is still paying it off.
Citizen's arrest: Sick of waiting for police, assault victim took matters into own hands
He called police as he entered the man's property saying he was making a citizen's arrest.
Inmate bashed prison officer after being told his mum had been killed
Pomare Wilson was then granted leave to attend her tangi but went on the run instead.