Crime
'Demeaning' revenge attack: Pair shave woman's head, escape conviction
'Disgraceful and demeaning' - the victim was attacked while holding her 3-year-old son.
Latest from District Court
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Judge orders building company to reveal documents in a dispute over cost to build home
Building company ordered to say if documents exist, and if so, to hand them over.
King Cobras shooting: Gang member's boss found 3D-printed semi-automatic gun at workplace
Monnier Time hid the 3D-printed semi-automatic pistol at work.
Man on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving again
His second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.
Man makes three false emergency calls in one week, starts fires to film firefighters in action
The man claimed he was burning his court paperwork which led to a fire.
Woman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slate
A mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.
Al fresco justice: Gisborne court operates outside following Cyclone Gabrielle
The outdoor hearings ran 'without a hitch', the Chief District Court Judge said.
'Conned' on his final day after nearly 28 years as a Judge
Judge retires after more than 21 years on the bench.
'Something needs to be done to re-programme you': 'Danger to women' back behind bars
Three women have protection orders out against the 22-year-old.
Squatter found with drugs, a shotgun and ammunition in remote mountain valley home
The squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Reshuffle and AVL allows courts to reopen in Hastings
Jury trials were called off and could be affected into next month.
'Rock bottom': Man living in car creates fake profiles in insurance scam, fetching him $27k
Living in their cars, the fraud was committed to support the man's family, it was heard.
Insolvent developer proposed $250/week payment over 5 years
Court approves scheme to repay debt one lawyer says is $2 million.
Man to be extradited for alleged machete attack in Australia
The alleged offending occurred in a drug deal gone wrong.
'Gross breach of trust': Former scoutmaster jailed for sex abuse of boys
He was considered a 'father figure' to his victims, the court heard.
Woman confronts man who sexually abused her as a child
He told her it was their "little secret" and would often buy her McDonalds aftward.
Smashed over the head with pot plant for cigarette
Backpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.
Cigarette heist: Trio aged 13, 14 and 16 charged with violent robbery after stolen car spiked
A stolen vehicle was eventually stopped with road spikes.
Man accused of escaping prison van taken to hospital after police dog used during arrest
Three men are accused of fleeing a prison transport van along an Auckland motorway.
Three Mt Eden prisoners charged with dramatic motorway escape, but remain at-large
The men vanished on Friday while being transported to Mt Eden prison.
'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haul
Defendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.
Documents allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new home
Couple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.
Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike
The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.
Ship to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burns
Companies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.
Sentencing: Porn addict accidentally sent child abuse images to acquaintance, spurring police search warrant
The man was joined in court by his pastor and other supporters.
Drugs, cash, guns and luxury cars: What police found during cannabis raid
The man claimed the drugs were for his own use. The judge wasn't buying it.
Zac Guildford caught breaching home detention by smoking pot
Ex-boss is 'proud' of what former All Black has achieved, a 'bit of pot' is minor.
Owner barred: Man prosecuted by SPCA after puppy left with severe injuries
The puppy, named Knuckles, was found with multiple fractures by SPCA inspectors.
Melee outside court: Boxing Day kidnap accused now charged with manslaughter
Jovan Pora has been in jail since December, charged with kidnapping.
Shopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car door
Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.