Community work for woman who slapped cops
A woman who crashed into two vehicles and then later slapped two police officers has been sentenced to community work and disqualified from driving.
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Crown considers retrial in assault case
The Crown has asked for another week to decide whether to seek a retrial for a caregiver charged with assaulting two boys using a variety of household objects, after a jury could not agree on 10 ch
Aust diplomat propositioned NZ boy for sex
A former senior Australian diplomat propositioned a 15-year-old New Zealand boy for sex, a Melbourne court was told.
Deps hearing for man accused of killing baby
Shannel Tate wore a hoodie dedicated to her baby son when the father appeared in Taupo District Court today charged with his murder.
Driver on trial for killing top cop
A truck driver has gone on trial at the Lower Hutt District Court today, charged with killing one of New Zealand's top police officers.
Health worker on sex charges named
The Auckland health worker charged with numerous sex offences against girls was named today.
Five admit West Coast drugs charges
Five people have admitted their involvement in a multi-million dollar Buller cannabis ring that was busted in the Operation Marvel police raids in December.
Field jury retires for weekend
Former MP Taito Phillip Field will have to wait until next week to find out if he is guilty of criminal charges.
Mother guilty of son's manslaughter
A Wairarapa mother who crashed her car, killing her four-year-old son, was today found guilty in the High Court at Wellington of his manslaughter.
Boys could have lied about abuse - jury told
Two Pacific Island boys could have lied about abuse allegations because they were tired of life in New Zealand and wanted to return to Tokelau, a Christchurch District Court jury was told today.