Two arrested after Christchurch raid uncovers $400k worth of meth
Taking the 1.2kg of meth off the street has prevented 'considerable harm', police say.
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One of the arts patron's victims described the rich-lister as a "predator".
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Three children - two under 14 - led police on a wild chase around Dunedin.
Woman jailed for stealing $250,000 from dying man
Judge slams 'offending out of greed, rather than need'.
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Steve Braunias at the trial of a man accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby.
Mentally ill man beaten, stabbed by Black Power in McDonald's for wearing red
He had no association with any gangs and was simply ordering his daily combo.
'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
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Henchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggle
Ricky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.
National to make filming, publishing ram raid aggravating factor in Sentencing Act
National's Paul Goldsmith says the change 'sends a clear message' of intolerance.
Rangiora homicide: Woman pleads not guilty to being an accessory after man’s alleged murder
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.
Woman sets fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friend
Scorned, the woman hit the man with a crowbar and started a fire in his house.
Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing
The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.
Jealous newlywed fatally stabbed his wife’s lover during lockdown
The victim was a beloved street preacher who left behind a legacy, his family said.
'Callous act': Woman scams elderly victims for money
Samantha Kerri Scott faces a raft of charges for her crimes.
Sir James Wallace unmasked: The inside story of a rich-lister, arts philanthropist and criminal
His frail figure gives no indication of the money and influence he holds over people.
‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clients
Sonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.
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'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a room
Police had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.
Philanthropist to predator: Sir James Wallace faces being stripped of knighthood
The Government has begun the process of stripping Wallace of his knighthood.
'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trial
Crime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.
Man films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'
Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.
Man guilty of organising prostitution for underage girl
The man has denied any involvement with the prostitution throughout the trial.
Steve Braunias: Boston Wilson's trial for the killing of a child
Wilson's nephew, 10-month-old Chance, died in December 2021.
Victim's hospital bed interview didn't result in miscarriage of justice
“It shows the complainant in the immediate aftermath of the incident."
Sir James Wallace named as former rich-lister convicted of indecent assault; Govt moves to strip knighthood
Former rich-lister finally unmasked more than five years after first charged.
Busted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in Whangārei
He came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.
‘Vile’ sex offender gets 10 years’ jail for ‘harrowing’ attacks on young girl
Ross Bigham's 'constant and relentless' assaults continued for seven years.
Recidivist swindler who was '80 per cent sure' he wouldn't reoffend denied parole
Given the conman had 75 dishonesty convictions, it was seen as too risky to release him.
TikTok crime spree: Youths steal cars, filming their crimes to broadcast online
Youths stealing cars in a four-day spree broadcast their exploits on TikTok.
Whangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employee
Inconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.
Name of former member of high-profile charitable organisation convicted for child exploitation material to remain secret
The man was a former member of a high-profile New Zealand charitable organisation.
Prisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflicted
He has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.
Tears in court as witnesses recount day baby Chance was fatally injured
The 10-month-old had just opened his first Christmas present ever.