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'Daddy's not waking up': Child found with decomposing body days after dad last seen alive
The dead man was earlier due to be sentenced for neglecting his newborn son.
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Student rapist’s appeal bid over Dunedin hall attack thrown out
Judges said his seven-year starting point properly reflected the case facts.
'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axe
Frank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of popular postie on his last day of work
The man has been granted interim name suppression and is due in court again next month.
How prominent exec plied girl for sex services: Uber Eats, $200 gift card, $1000 cash
'If anyone finds out, we wanted to have sex and I just gave you money,' man told girl.
Second court launches specialist list to cut delays for mentally impaired defendants
Gisborne joins Auckland as only the second court with this specialist list.
Arsonist who caused millions of dollars in damage refuses to show her face during sentencing
Maya Moore told a neighbour 'no one's going to be safe'.
'Frenzied': Gang member stomped on inmate in pack attack while on remand for murder
The 39-year-old delivered five kicks or stomps to the victim's head in Rimutaka Prison.
Appeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail term
Police linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.
'This is not a bad dream': Woman addresses motorist who killed her partner as he crossed the road
'I forgive you, Daniel, but you need to be held accountable.'
Cameron calls for targeted prostate checks
Samantha Cameron urged her husband to ask about prostate screening.
'Simply not credible': Businessman jailed after smuggling millions worth of cigarettes
The defendant blamed a mysterious man named Tim – prosecutors said the defendant was Tim.
A secret sex offender said he was 'proud of his life', sparking a victim to break her silence
A second victim also came forward and now Geoffrey Miller has been sent to prison.
'Lifelong fraudster': Trusted staffer stole thousands from healthcare charity
Police said the money Nelly Sione stole should have gone to helping disadvantaged people.
'Sorry would have gone a long way': Teen's remorse questioned after fatal RnV crash
Jasmine Donaldson was found to have been fatigued when she crashed, killing her friend.
After gaining child's trust, meth-addicted predator cruelly exploited it
Kane Penk said he was high on drugs and can't remember most of his crimes.
Remuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scam
Judge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.
Man left with nerve damage after confronting woman for her 'dangerous' parking
Stevee Ormsby has been sentenced for the attack.
'Begging and pleading was music to your ears': Woman confronts abuser with 'nappy porn' fetish
Man dressed his victim in a nappy and forced her to suck a dummy before raping her.
‘We thought we’d die’: Family relive horror as gang member breaks into their home
The terrified family hid their two daughters, aged 15 and 12, in a cupboard.
‘He was nice at the start’: Woman tells court of online control and abuse in rape trial
The two communicated daily through Instagram and sent pictures, despite an order not to.
Pageant reality show star admits drug and theft charges, faces $8400 fraud claim
Kharl WiRepa can now be named after a 10-month effort to keep his identity secret.
Recidivist rapist avoids indefinite prison for more sex crimes because of age
It will be 2041 before Darryl Grant Bridgeman is eligible for parole.
Man appears in court charged with murder after New Plymouth foreshore death
Police were called to the Coastal Walkway area last night after reports of an altercation.
The Warehouse sold more than 12,000 'potentially dangerous' toys
Commerce Commission says the retailer isn't sorry about breaches. The retailer disagrees.
Dentist accused of practising while suspended can now be named
The Dental Council suspended Jacob Goldenberg's practising certificate in March 2023.
Supermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves
His assailant, Shamah Riley, has now been sent to prison for the violent act.
‘Something fishy’: Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to court
The allegations relate to theft of council voting papers and other issues in Papatoetoe.
Swiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crash
A 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.
Arrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuation
Corey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.