Court
Kakanui man remanded on fraud charges
A man accused of defrauding unsuspecting New Zealanders of millions of dollars was further remanded when he reappeared in Oamaru District Court today.
Dunedin man gets life for partner's murder
A 51-year-old man who attacked and killed his 21-year-old partner with two boning knives outside their South Dunedin home has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of
Ex-partner stabbed woman repeatedly
A double stabbing in Fairfield in January brought a 40-year-old Dunedin man 6 years and 9 months' jail when he appeared for sentencing in the Dunedin High Court yesterday.
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Kiwi teen 'hired' as hacker - prosecutor
Drugs a 'pernicious evil' - judge
Drug offending is "a pernicious evil in our society", a Tauranga District Court judge said today when sentencing a 43-year-old Paeroa mother to a year behind bars on several cannabis related charge
Shot teen bailed on charges
A 19-year-old man accidentally shot in the leg last month has been bailed and will reappear in court later this month on burglary and firearms charges.
Builder jailed for attack on cop
A Kawerau builder who viciously attacked a policeman trying to calm him down in the drunken aftermath of a wedding has been jailed for seven years with a non-parole period of four years.
Man admits murdering stepson
A Nelson man today admitted murdering his seven-year-old stepson.