Hundreds of banned items confiscated in Dunedin courts
Knives, tasers, screwdrivers, knitting needles, knuckledusters, fireworks and even an axe were among the banned items people have tried to take into courts across NZ recently.
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Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving
A father who worried his son was driving his friend’s car illegally, disabled it so it couldn’t be driven.
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
A father who worried his son was driving his friend’s car illegally, disabled it so it couldn’t be driven.
‘Impulsive and thoughtless’ assault
Victim of 'prank' assault embarrassed and furious
A West Coast man was "rocked to the core" when his pants were pulled down at a public event, a court has heard.
‘Impulsive and thoughtless’ assault embarrassed and triggered victim
‘Impulsive and thoughtless’ assault embarrassed and triggered victim
A Charleston man was "rocked to the core" when his pants were pulled down at a public event, a court has heard.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
Winston the dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and their vet noted he was in good health.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as owners watch dog die
Winston the dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and their vet noted he was in good health.
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
Two siblings beat each other up so badly in a fight over Lego that their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for treatment, fearing Oranga Tamariki would uplift them from their home.
Ex-All Black sentenced for ‘psychological abuse’
Ex-All Blacks prop sentenced over 'psychological abuse’ can now be named
A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images can now be named as ex-All Black prop Carl Hayman.
Carl Hayman sentenced for 'psychological abuse'
Carl Hayman sentenced for 'psychological abuse'
A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images can now be named as ex-All Black prop Carl Hayman.
Court rules on whether kids stay in NZ with dad
Court rules on whether kids stay in NZ with dad or move to Spain with mum
Two children caught in an international tug-of-love have been told they can stay in New Zealand with their father and don’t have to return to their mother in Spain.
Marriage breakup trigger in driver’s offending, court told
Marriage breakup trigger in driver’s offending, court told
A middle-aged boy racer who did a wheelspin the ‘‘length of a rugby field’’ in Mataura has blamed his driving on the breakup of his marriage.
Judge sceptical of gang member's desire to change
Judge sceptical of gang member's desire to change
A man who grew up to become a patched member of the Black Power gang might have had a chance at a clean life outside of Christchurch Men’s Prison had he remained with his nan.
Drug-driver jailed over death of Royalburn butcher
Drug-driver jailed over death of Royalburn butcher
The family of a man killed by a drug-driver in a head-on collision have urged the offender to take responsibility and become a man of "honour, grit and strength".
Owner appeals after dog ruled menacing
Owner appeals after dog ruled menacing
The owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier that attacked a collie in Queenstown says it had never previously been aggressive.
Drug-driver jailed over death of butcher
Drug-driver jailed over death of butcher
The family of a South Island man killed by a drug-driver in a head-on collision have urged the offender to take responsibility and become a man of “honour, grit and strength”.
Drug-driver jailed over death of Royalburn butcher
Drug-driver jailed over death of Royalburn butcher
The family of a man killed by a drug-driver in a head-on collision have urged the offender to take responsibility and become a man of “honour, grit and strength”.
Man challenged to persuade politicians gang patch ban is wrong
Man challenged to persuade politicians gang patch ban is wrong
A judge has told a Northland man caught wearing a Crips gang insignia in Queenstown it is up to him to persuade politicians the gang patch ban is wrong.
Child rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a woman
Child rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a woman
A paedophile who is now a transgender woman has gone to the Supreme Court to try and have an extended supervision order lifted.
Dunedin paedophile tries to get supervision order lifted
Dunedin paedophile tries to get supervision order lifted
A child rapist who is now a transgender woman has gone to the Supreme Court to try and have an extended supervision order lifted.