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A jury found David Cowan guilty of 32 charges relating to several children.

The teenagers were absent from any school roll from 2021 until April 2024.

The man suffered an hour-long ordeal before money was taken from him by Laki Savelio.

Police allege anti-genocide stickers caused $10,321 worth of damage at Noel Leeming.

John Minto says he is prepared to go to trial but asks the courts if it’s really worth it. Video / Al Williams

Phil Rudd didn't turn up to face the music in the Tauranga District Court.

'This incident is extraordinarily concerning,' a judge has told the ex-school trustee.

Neil Bennett says the six-year case by Maritime NZ left lasting damage to his business.

The Ivy League university will hire an outside law firm to review the case's handling.

One victim had more than $44,000 stolen from his personal and company accounts.

Linfox Logistics argued the man's claim arose from an employment dispute.

A tribunal found that removing the man from New Zealand would likely end his marriage.

Joel Duzevich says he stole bulk items because he was homeless, not to feed his addiction.

The victim died days after detailing the trauma of the home invasion.

Zhongtang Zhang said he turned to black market ciggies after a workplace injury.

Long-serving Nelson councillor Tim Skinner's conviction has been quashed after an appeal.

He must live outside Rotorua and wear an ankle bracelet while on bail.

Customs seized all 9000-plus components before any shipment had left New Zealand.

Police reassure residents there will be an increased police presence in the coming days.

She ran from the house, screaming for help, without a chance to cover herself.

The charges relate to five complainants and alleged offending from 1996 to 2005.

Beau Aindow attacked a woman with a chair and threatened her with a knife.

Detective says decision to lay the charge 'wasn't taken lightly'.

The driver was kicked and punched until he was knocked unconscious.

The judge said Andrew Riley downplayed the extent of his crimes and blamed the victim.

CCTV shows the sergeant hitting her in the cell. He called them 'compliance punches'.

'This is exactly what happens' on meth, a judge warned as he ordered home detention.

When stopped by police Jarrod Bennett suggested he must have a twin who did it.

Victim: 'I don’t think there should have been as much of a discount on the sentence'.