Judge rules against owner in ongoing animal welfare case
A woman relentlessly demanding the return of her animals involved in an investigation has repeatedly failed in her appeals and has been told she is abusing the court system.
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Judge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare case
Judge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare case
A woman relentlessly demanding the return of her animals involved in an investigation has repeatedly failed in her appeals and has been told she is abusing the court system.
Man followed woman home after she tried to use $100 bill
Man followed woman home after she tried to use $100 bill
When Taonui Cooper noticed a woman trying unsuccessfully to pay for coffee at a gas station with a $100 note he decided to follow her home and take it.
8-year-old homicide victim allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept
8-year-old homicide victim allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept
An 8-year-old boy who was killed in Hamilton was allegedly attacked with a hammer while he and his father slept in bed.
Counterfeiter funded spree with fake notes printed in motel
Counterfeiter funded spree with fake notes printed in motel
From a motel room, Thomas McCabe used a guillotine, printer and laptop to manufacture counterfeit banknotes.
Couple fight to keep $232,000 found hidden in roof
Couple fight to keep $232,000 found hidden in roof
A young couple bought a house and found $232,000 hidden in the roof space. Should they be allowed to keep it?
Dad in rage over wheelie bin drives into road worker
Dad in rage over wheelie bin drives into road worker
An argument over wanting to axe his 12-month wheelie bin contract proved the catalyst for a man who threatened to murder a staff member before driving off through road works where he hit a worker.
Nelson torture ringleader used pliers and hammer on victim
Nelson torture ringleader used pliers and hammer on victim
A man who used pliers to almost twist the toes off his victim before breaking his leg and jaw with a hammer says his actions were seated in his Once Were Warriors upbringing.
Pair fined $131,000 for felling damaged tree
Pair fined $131,000 for felling damaged tree
Two men who cut down a tree which had been damaged by a deadly tornado have now been handed the bill for not getting permission - and it’s come in at a hefty $131,000.
Toddler's injuries 'worse than some fatalities'
Toddler's injuries 'worse than some fatalities'
A man who inflicted serious and sustained violence on a “wholly and utterly defenceless” toddler over three months says he has “no real explanation” for why he did it.
Claim toddler’s death caused by father
Murder accused claims toddler’s death caused by father's 'magic carpet ride'
The father of a toddler - who died from “catastrophic” stomp-type injuries - has been accused of causing her death during what was dubbed a “magic carpet ride” on a motorbike.
Murder accused claims toddler’s catastrophic injuries caused by father
Murder accused claims toddler’s catastrophic injuries caused by father
The father of a toddler – who died after suffering “catastrophic” stomp-type injuries – has been accused of causing her death during what was dubbed a “magic carpet ride” on a motorbike.
Drug raid uncovers $1 million in cash
Drug raid uncovers $1 million in cash
Police searching a drug dealer’s house found more than $1 million in cash in a bedroom.
Man at centre of Nelson gun drama in court
Man at centre of Nelson gun drama in court
The identity of a man at the centre of a hostage situation in Nelson that triggered a large-scale police response has been suppressed.
Warehouse hacker steals $95k of vouchers to 'mess with' employers
Warehouse hacker steals $95k of vouchers to 'mess with' employers
A Hamilton man set about avenging “unfair treatment” and “messing with” his bosses at The Warehouse Group by hacking its computer system to steal $95,000 worth of vouchers.
Skipper found not guilty of breaching duties
Boat skipper in tears after being found not guilty of breaching duties
A skipper who decided to leave a fishing spot and travel home in weather conditions that resulted in the death of five men has been found not guilty.
Skipper cleared over tragedy that killed five
Skipper cleared over tragedy that killed five
A skipper who decided to leave a fishing spot and travel home in weather conditions that resulted in the death of five men, has been found not guilty.
Court overturns ruling on building’s seismic assessment
Court overturns ruling on building’s seismic assessment
The Court of Appeal has found the buyers of a commercial building were wrong to rely on an initial seismic assessment to determine the building’s actual earthquake rating.
Former Wellington mayor in court challenging $40 parking ticket
Former Wellington mayor in court challenging $40 parking ticket
Former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has gone to court to challenge a $40 council parking ticket, saying there are no signs indicating you can’t park where she did.
Former Wellington mayor fights $40 parking ticket in court
Former Wellington mayor fights $40 parking ticket in court
Former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has gone to court to challenge a $40 council parking ticket, saying there are no signs indicating you can’t park where she did.