Teacher admits sexual offences
A Gisborne teacher accused of sexually abusing schoolgirls has pleaded guilty to 11 of the 16 charges against him in a sudden turn in his trial in Napier District Court.
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Cannabis worth $40,000 found in search
Police found cannabis worth almost $40,000 when they searched a Nelson man's home in June.
Tough love parents see son in court
A couple wanted their son and his mates given a telling off by the police for a stolen credit card spree at the mother's expense, but the tough love all got a bit serious and ended in court.
Hong Kong man faces big bill for smash
A Hong Kong man, Chi Wong, faces hefty bills for a smash he caused when he drove drunk through a red light and crashed into an ambulance.
Judge bans online naming of murder accused
Online media have been banned from printing the name and images of two men accused of murder, despite them not being suppressed for use by other media.
Int student to pay reparation after crash
A international student who crashed into an oncoming vehicle, injuring five people, has been ordered to pay $5000 reparation.
Party fears see rapist's parole denied
Fears a Gisborne man convicted of rape would fall back into the promiscuous, binge drinking party atmosphere of his surf life saving club have seen him denied parole.
Duff given more time to organise money plan
Author Alan Duff has held off creditors owed more than $3 million for another two months while he tries to negotiate a book and film-rights deal in France.
Jailed police informer wins appeal against sentence
A recidivist burglar has had his jail sentence quashed and case sent back to the District Court because of his role as a police informant.
Man arrested after body found in Chch
A man has appeared in court charged over the theft of property belonging to a woman found dead in Christchurch.