Sex worker repeatedly choked by man who was banned from hiring her
The man tricked his way into another booking with her.
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The woman felt powerless to put up a fight against the gang-connected man.
Calls for security guard outside North Shore McDonald’s
A mother has revealed her daughter was attacked at same restaurant in February.
Man eats his morning tea while in court arguing to have a charge against him dropped
He was also busy making a hot drink when the judge called his case.
'Almost a year’s supply of meth' seized in country's biggest bust
Police Commissioner said the interception is the largest police have seen at NZ's border.
Father fights extradition to Australia to answer decade-old assault charge
The man said it would be unjust and oppressive if he was forced to leave his whānau.
Meth hidden in maple syrup: Police foil $250m international drug operation
Police Commissioner said the interception is the largest police have seen at NZ's border.
Drink driver jailed after causing 'havoc' on the road
Kayla Te Ata Rangi Graham caused havoc on the roads and racked up her 11th conviction.
Tensions high as woman in court in relation to death of Hibiscus Coast man Joe Hart
Five months on from Hart's death, a woman has appeared in court to deny reckless driving.
Rangiora homicide: Woman appears in court charged with being accessory after alleged murder
Richard Leman's body was found inside a parked car seven weeks ago.
'The victim could have been killed': truck driver rushed to try and beat train
The driver had been driving for seven days and falsified documents.
Workplace spycam: Assistant manager of pub secretly filmed female workers changing
The five victims say they were distraught, angry, hurt, betrayed and disgusted.
Beer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime scene
He took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.
Lawyers to vacate historic central Auckland building
A historic building, used as law offices for over a century, is being vacated.
'Repulsive': Osteopath performed sex act on patient while child sat in corner
'I now see my thinking and actions not only as wrong, but repulsive and ridiculous'.
Funeral procession for Mongrel Mob president
The funeral procession for Mongrel Mob president Steven Taiatini has involved hundreds of cars and motorbikes. Video / NZ Herald
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Motorbikes and vehicles as part of the funeral procession for slain Mongrel Mob Barbarian president Steven Rota Taiatini through Whakatāne. Video / NZ Herald
Meth-laced beer case: Manslaughter trial date set for alleged drug smuggler
Aiden Sagala died after drinking beer allegedly contaminated with methamphetamine.
'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown
Former policeman says we need to return to a time when police were in charge, not gangs.
'Deceptive': 270 of promised 1800 new police won't have arrest powers
Government under fire as many recruits 'not what the public would call a police officer'.
Stranger who harrassed and assaulted Whangārei schoolgirls sentenced
The man had harassed the girls for months before grabbing one in a terrifying incident.
Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart
Steve Braunias reports on a methamphetamine killing in West Auckland.
Curfew tailored so woman who assaulted police can attend church
She fought a female constable and spat directly in her face, hitting her in the eye.
'Sense of entitlement': Man sexually abused young girl for years
The man stood in the dock, sighing as the judge outlined his offending.
'Don't torture me anymore': Widow begged for answers after husband vanished
Ricky Wang's body was discovered encased in concrete in a remote, shallow grave.
Therapist ordered to work on his 'listening skills' after inappropriate massage
'I have never had a massage therapist put their finger in my butt crack before or since.'
Prison for trio after father-of-two shot through motorcycle helmet in New Lynn
The case should serve as a warning of the dangers of meth addiction, the judge said.
Pensioner guilty of child exploitation loses fight to keep name secret
Suppression ends for man in "state of dissonance" over his offending.
Gang member threatened to cut out woman's unborn baby, stole another mum's food money
Nykell-T Hegotule blamed a methamphetamine addiction that started at age 13.
'I'm not a monster': Tattooist sexually assaults clients, blames autism
He had preyed on his victims, taking advantage of his position as a tattooist - Judge.
Man who pulled gun on police, stole a patrol car, says crime spree was on his ‘bucket list’
Jesse Daniel Nash was declined early release when he appeared before the Parole Board.
Desert Rd murder trial: Prisoner was secretly released to Airbnb rental after pivotal interview
Four former co-defendants have pleaded guilty and are set to testify against Michael Gu.
Businessman bound and beaten during St Heliers home invasion
The man was duct-taped while men stole from his home in an affluent neighbourhood.
Officers cleared after man bitten during arrest
Man stole two cars and fled police before he was found hiding in bushes.