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Man squandered the money as fast as he falsely claimed it.
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Murderer claims life sentence is unjust, but Supreme Court declines appeal
Supreme Court turns down killer Joseph Wheeler's bid.
Youth caught trying to urinate on members of the public, cops assaulted
A 17-year-old will appear in youth court on charges of aggravated assault.
'Cowardly' attack: Teen and 22yo charged with murder of 29yo man
Darcy Strickland died outside a Ramsay Crescent address.
Drug addict told counsellor he was in rehab to get a sentence discount
Shawn Robertson told a counsellor he attended drug rehabilitation get a reduced sentence.
Haze Peihopa murder: Sister pays tribute to victim, says both families hurting
A 21-year-old man was found guilty of murdering 23-year-old forestry worker Haze Peihopa.
Watch: Daylight robbery at Ellerslie jewellery store
Video shows the moment a jewellery store was targeted during a daylight robbery in Ellerslie, Auckland. Video / Supplied
'Cut off': Woman who used stolen, forged prescriptions to get pills blames hospital
The doctor wouldn't give her a prescription so she helped herself to the forms.
Watch: Bystanders confront hammer-wielding masked robbers after jewellery heist
Police swiftly arrested 'a number of people' nearby on Lunn Ave.
Bodies in suitcase: Police to work with South Korea authorities to extradite woman
The Seoul High Court has granted the extradition request.
Auckland cocaine bust: Five in court charged with importation
Emotional scenes in court as family support men charged after alleged cocaine ring bust.
Auckland Hindu temple targeted in arson attack, police release photos of suspects
Police want to speak to anyone who may have information on the attack.
Dog walker stabbing appears to be random attack - police
Witness came across the victim lying at the entrance of the reserve.
Twelve-year-old charged with attempted murder
The case was called before the Dunedin Youth Court this morning.
Bad hair day: Wig-wearer caught selling pilfered power tools
A man wearing a wig was chased from Dunedin’s Mitre-10 Mega.
Mongols trial: Judge prepares jury for likely lengthy deliberations
Justice Melanie Harland is summing up the 12-week case in the High Court at Hamilton.
‘We deserve answers’: Inquest into how man killed for second time
An inquest for a murdered life coach and the dad of her killer's first victim has begun.
Teen burglars target multiple stores in Mt Roskill
Four shops were broken into on a Stoddard Rd, Auckland shopping complex overnight.
Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder
One Whangārei brother guilty of murder while his brother acquitted of same charge.
Lawyer caught drink-driving after Covid jab loses bid to get let off
The lawyer has failed in her bid to get discharged without conviction.
Fewer ram raids despite slow rollout of police security assessments
Police have not delivered on their promise to radically speed up protecting shops.
Coronial inquest into murder and sudden death
The inquest into a murder and a suspected suicide starts in Christchurch this morning.
Focus: Man collapses and dies while speaking to police in central Auckland
Police responding to reports of a man causing a disturbance on Ronayne Street, Auckland central say a man at the scene collapsed while speaking to them and died. Video / Supplied
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Fire at Shani's Family Eatery and Bar in Napier
The moment Shani's Family Eatery and Bar in Napier was set on fire has been captured in an astonishing video. Video / Supplied
One person dead, three seriously injured in East Tamaki overnight
Four people self-presented at Middlemore Hospital with gunshot and stab wounds today.
'Hey Mum, I want to tell you something': The moment a mother's world changed forever
Sarah had no idea her partner, a much-loved family man, was capable of rape.
Brazen Robbery Attempt at Royal Oak Liquor Store
Security footage has captured a brazen robbery attempt at a Royal Oak liquor store. Video / Supplied
Five Auckland Businesses Ram Raided and Smashed
Thieves have ram raided and smashed into five Auckland Businesses overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
'A monster sitting on my chest': Abused boy grew into rapist
Yaell Verheul will be eligible to apply for parole in two years.
Suitcase murder case: Seoul court approves extradition of suspect
The extradition of a 42-year-old woman now rests with the South Korean Justice Minister.
Rapist, 89, tried for compassionate release from prison but died while still locked up
The man was serving an eight-year prison term for two decades of 'grave' sexual offending.
Head Hunter who opened fire at hotel was lone 'numbskull', lawyers for co-defendants argue
The co-defendants weren't there for cucumber sandwiches and high tea, prosecutors assert.
Man appears in court for murder of Korrey Whyman
A man accused of shooting dead a Rotorua woman has appeared in court.