Recidivist offender David Cossill sentenced after Glenfield, Auckland robbery turns violent
While Cossill isn’t alleged to have been involved in the bloody attack, it is agreed that he helped…
Judge slams Iraqi couple after elaborate, years-long immigration ruse
The couple appeared for sentencing in the Hamilton District Court last week before Judge Tini Clark after abandoning…
Hamilton man Matthew Allen Knox asks for longer sentence on drug charges
While Knox wasn’t charged in relation to her death, he did face five drug charges, including supplying or…
Harness racing driver Jordan Crawford labelled a ‘thug’ by judge after repeatedly punching partner
Crawford had earlier admitted assault on a person in a family relationship and three charges of assault with…
Ōhope activist guilty of bomb hoax after red suitcase left at council
Police said he should have known such an act would result in the abandoned suitcase being seen as…
Top Auckland criminal prosecutor Natalie Walker appointed High Court judge
Walker also led the prosecution during the 2021 trial for the notorious cold-case Red Fox Tavern murder, ending…
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani says ‘miracle’ baby at 44 sparked a religious awakening
At the time, Stefani couldn’t have another baby but the conversation about the man’s conversion to Judaism sparked…
Full decision released for guity verdict in Gisborne WorkSafe trial over waste shredder death
Dooling’s job was to observe the waste shredder from a platform, make sure it was running well and…
Judge warns Anaru Yardley jail doors will ‘keep swinging’ without change after New Plymouth stabbing
The victim told Yardley that he was not welcome and asked him to leave. Yardley got out of…
Doggy death row: Auckland animal shelter staff shattered as the dog they looked after for 3 years destroyed after court order
Tessa and Mia waiting for forever homes at an Auckland Council animal shelter. Robert Irvine, Auckland Council’s general…
Rotorua aggravated robbery accused found guilty after judge revisits verdict
He took a bag containing the victim’s medication for his terminal heart disease and $200. He also tried…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Paul Davison named to lead Tauranga City Council probe
The six people killed in the Mauao landslide were (clockwise from top left) Pakuranga College student couple Sharon…