The 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.

'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'

Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.

He took photos of himself posing with firearms and posted them to social media.

The community leader opened up in an emotional Facebook video. Video / David Letele

The fourth accused has two weeks to decide whether his name will be kept secret.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke about searches made by police during their raid on gang members in Opotiki. Video / Mark Mitchell

The attack lasted almost 8 minutes, with pauses to replace the knife blade.

The fire gutted the interior of the concrete building.

Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.

Judge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.

Joseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.

Prime Minister on Opotiki Iwi allegations over police conduct. Video / Mark Mitchell

The woman, 27, landed in Auckland on a flight from Vancouver on October 30.

The controversial religious figure risks up to six months' imprisonment if convicted.

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Glen Eden last night. Video / Michael Craig

The victim said the "horrific" sexual assault has "devastated every aspect of [her] life".

Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred last night on Brandon Road in Glen Eden. Video / Hayden Woodward

Fraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.

Seven Black Power members attacked a Nomad inmate after 'an unwanted sexual advance'.

Tere Moekore was four times over the limit when she hit Kaea Matau - and kept on driving.

Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.

Bob Kleiman's body was found the day after he was shot in the head.

At the peak of his drug peddling, Louis Hall squandered almost $1m at the casino.

A woman returned to Daily Tea in Henderson asking for a PIN after allegedly stealing their phone. Video / Supplied

Judge: There was no evidence at trial suggesting Pauline Hanna purchased or used meth.

The surgeon sought to downplay his P usage, but it was a centrepiece of the Crown case.

Polkinghorne Leaving Court after Meth Trial

Philip Polkinghorne arrives at the Auckland High Court to face drug charges with his family and his lawyers. He will be sentenced at Auckland High Court this morning.

He punished his victims when they resisted his abuse. Now he will be punished, they said.