Couple to stand trial over violating teen
A couple were today sent for trial for allegedly sexually violating a 14-year-old girl.
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Witness heard woman's screams
A witness told today how he heard a woman's screams coming from the flat of a man accused of murder.
Depositions hearing over toddler's death
A hearing to decide whether a woman should stand trial for killing a three-year old boy in her care opened in Papakura District Court today.
Woman who had sex with boy seeking name suppression
An appeal to keep a name suppression order in place has been filed by a 35-year-old Christchurch woman who has admitted having sex with a 15-year-old boy.
Aust man jailed for trying to spread HIV
An HIV positive Melbourne man who tried to infect people with the virus has been jailed for more than 18 years.
Driver banned again after 11th driving charge
A motorist who was banned indefinitely from getting behind the wheel 14 years ago appeared in Tauranga District Court today on his 11th charge of driving while disqualified.
Black Power members in court over stabbing
Five Black Power gang members accused of stabbing a man to death late last year reappeared in the New Plymouth district court today.
NZer admits killing sister in car crash
A 24-year-old New Zealander has pleaded guilty to killing his 17-year-old sister in a car crash near Perth, in October 2007.
Kelt to defend assault charge
Hastings millionaire Sam Kelt, who was set to appear in Hastings District Court today, will now fight an assault charge in April.
Tax agent escapes jail in IRD fraud case
A former Whakatane tax agent who defrauded $45,000 from Inland Revenue narrowly escaped a prison sentence when she appeared in Whakatane District Court today.