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'He did not deserve to die': Killer's tearful apology before she's jailed
Killer: "I know there is nothing I can say that will ever bring him back."
A 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved
'Chris definitely got justice today, I am so pleased for his family too.'
Spike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilant
There were 160 scam reports made Netsafe during Easter in 2017 and 736 in 2020.
Jailed cop phoned Commissioner of Police after sexually violating colleague
Police have declined to release details about the phone call to the nation's top cop.
Police officer's appeal over sex crimes against workmate dismissed
The police officer's appeal was dismissed by the court.
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Jury retires
High Court judge: 'It is important that you focus on the task at hand.'
Red Fox Tavern murder: 'Bombshell' testimony from man wanting to stop miscarriage of justice - defence
Defence lawyer: 'He wasn't prepared to take that secret with him to the grave.'
Is the game up? Jurors asked as Crown case closes on Red Fox Tavern trial
'Thirty-three years later the question of whether the game is up is yours ... alone.'
Red Fox murder trial: Crown closing alleges unnamed accused threw murder weapon into sea
The Crown has begun closing its case today in the High Court at Auckland.
Lockdown baby death: Dad admits manslaughter of crying daughter
Auckland dad: 'I did it but I wasn't thinking.'
Dilworth School investigation: Latest two men charged appear in High Court
The case was called in the High Court today.
Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide
Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
Denver Chance murder trial: Friend says she never saw him threaten anyone
"I've never seen him threaten anybody ever": Court hears.
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'
'Dangerous': Respected cop convicted for running two red lights at over 150km/h
Superintendent: 'The public rightly hold police officers to high standards.'
Aucklanders enjoy level 2 freedom, businesses sigh with relief
Bring it on! Drop in restrictions see Aucklanders eating out and hitting the shops.
Fatal shooting: Not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter
The majority verdict was given in the High Court at Auckland today.
South Head murder trial: Jury retires to deliberate
High Court judge to jury: 'The verdict is for you to decide as is the facts.'
South Head murder trial: Crown and defence close their cases
Defence claim it is 'reasonably possible' Amy Smith acted in self-defence.
Red Fox Tavern: Unnamed defendant freaked out, knew he would get 'turned over'
Accused: 'I'm not the offender for this Red Fox Tavern, no way.'
Murder trial: 'Yeah sweet. I just shot him. I didn't know it was him'
How woman replied to police officer shortly before being charged with murder.
Family member asked accused: Did Red Fox Tavern heist have 'anything to do with you?'
Earlier that week the unnamed defendant had practised using a shotgun, court heard.
Red Fox Tavern trial: Jury learn accused committed prior robbery
There has been a turn in the Red Fox Tavern trial today.
'Charismatic' Comancheros boss jailed for 10 years
Defence lawyer: "He is intelligent. He is capable. He is charismatic."
South Head murder trial: Woman shot 'man she loves' thinking he was an intruder
'I don't know how to control the bleeding', defendant desperately told 111 call taker.
Serial attacker hurt five 'complete strangers' on Auckland walkways
'You took away a piece of my freedom I will never get back.'
Dilworth investigation: The Crown cases against a man who will no longer go to trial
The man died with the presumption of innocence.
The Govt manager and the spy cam: Offender loses appeal
The man was originally granted a discharge without conviction and name suppression.
British 'babysitter' for $27m Auckland meth stash jailed for 17 years
The social harm of this amount of the Class A drug was nearly $240m, a court has heard.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'
The third day of the high-profile trial has begun.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years on
The second day of a high-profile trial has started.
Wattle Downs radio host attack: Six accused named
The trial was scheduled for February 28 next year.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Barman shot dead after throwing glass at armed robber
Defence lawyer: 'This case is one of New Zealand's long-standing and terrible mysteries.'
Trial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robbery
The jury that will decide on an infamous cold case has been selected today.
Otago graduation threat: Unnamed accused further remanded
The 22-year-old accused woman appeared in court today.
'Punishment enough': Judge discharges mum over baby's bath death
The tired mum left two young children unattended when tragedy struck.
Man admits sex attack on teen he met outside supermarket
Murray Robertson pleaded guilty to five charges today.
Dilworth School investigation: High Court trial date set
Four of the accused men appeared in court today.
Infected in MIQ: New Covid community case has South African strain
The community case has 15 close contacts and likely got Covid in MIQ.
Cop's run-in with the law stealing an apple led to lifelong career in police
A pioneering dog handler has been recognised as a "stalwart" in his field.
Catching Kiwipedo: The child sex dark web court case that took years
Aaron Joseph Hutton, 36, was arrested after months of covert investigation.
NZ man who tried to buy child to become 'sex slave' jailed
"Your intended victim was 3. She was to become a sex slave."
Man 'drove on wrong side of road', crashed while fleeing police
'I looked in my rear-vision mirror and it looked like his tyres were flat.'
Fatal Wellsford shooting: Man denies murder
Not guilty pleas were entered today in the High Court at Auckland.
Former lawyer and 'architect' of gang's money laundering scheme denied parole
Andrew Simpson had been a 'significant player' in the operation.
What was it like inside Waikeria Prison before the riot?
Waikeria Prison opened in 1911 near Te Awamutu.
Waikeria uprising: Prisoners were terrified as roof 'dripped down'
'They could literally see the whole prison burning around them.'
'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise
"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."
Waikeria uprising: Ex-hostage negotiator says it is 'unthinkable' stand-off endures
"Never lie. Once you tell a lie, you have lost all credibility," expert says.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Man in intensive care after head kicked during fight
Police are seeking any witnesses who were in Broadway Ave at the time of the fight.
Holiday road toll double last year, motorists urged to drive safely
Eight people have died on New Zealand roads since Christmas Day.
One person dead in Dairy Flat crash, holiday toll doubles
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
Festival death: Army man Tuitu'u Junior Vaiangina 'served with pride'
Emergency services were called to the festival after he suffered a medical event.
Fatal Pahiatua crash, road toll to seven
Police were notified of the crash on Nikau Rd at 4.58am.
Double fatal Christmas crash: Brother urges motorists to slow down
Police are also urging motorists to slow down.
Boxing Day fatal crash: Dad pays tribute to beloved son, urges kids to think of their parents
Dad: "Just be careful. Think of your parents. Think of your life."
Man missing since Christmas Day found alive by family search party
Firefighters scrambled down the bank and cut the roof off the car to get to him.
NZ's worst-kept secret: Grace Millane's killer unmasked
The killer's two other trials for sexual violence against women were also revealed.
The untold story of Grace Millane killer's two other victims
Two women went to court to help bring Kempson to account. Now, we can tell their stories.
Grace Millane's murderer unmasked, sexual violence trials revealed
It can be revealed Jesse Kempson faced two further trials for violent sexual offending.
Grace Millane murder case: What NZ's Supreme Court does next
It is possible a decision on suppression may be reached before the Christmas break.
Grace Millane murder: 'A brief encounter; a date, with death its conclusion'
The killer's behaviour was "indicative of a degree of wholly self-regarding wickedness".
'You will always be our sunshine': Millane family remember Grace and thank Kiwis
The killer has also asked the country's top court to continue suppression.
Grace Millane's murderer due to be named tomorrow
The Court of Appeal ruled the murderer's name suppression will lapse tomorrow.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed
For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.
Prominent iwi leader appears in court over alleged $364k fraud
Despite not entering a plea, Roger Pikia said he'd 'vigorously defend the charges'.
Revealed: Former Breakers star punched Aussie rugby pro outside Auckland bar
The punches outside an Auckland bar drew blood, court documents say.
Sleeping baby carjacking: Offender gets home detention as 'last chance'
A 53-year-old man was asking for the chance to turn his life around, the judge said.
Charges filed in police dog shooting case
Charges filed in relation to Northland incident where a police dog was shot.
Dilworth School sexual abuse investigation: Another accused named
Dilworth School was opened with the aim of helping boys from disadvantaged families.
Operation Nova: Comancheros drug runner jailed
Judge: After his deportation Connor Clausen was driven to the Comancheros for friendship.
Body in burnt-out car: Accused loses suppression, pleads not guilty
Palmer Edward Marsters appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.
Police officer shooting: Co-accused granted bail
Police officer Constable Matthew Hunt was only 28 when he died on the job.
Top sportsman loses in bid to keep name suppression
The sports star denies importing methamphetamine and possessing the drug for supply.