Name suppression granted to prominent defendant after protection order breached
Protecting the victims outweighed justice principles to name the defendant, judge rules.
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Police lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.
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Police were called to Glengarry Wines on Jervois Rd in the early hours of this morning.
Fake barcodes, false bank statements: How a repeat thief 'ripped off' big businesses
Elmira Raffiee targeted big retailers like Mitre 10 and Bunnings.
Watch: Four Idaho university students mysteriously found dead
Police say four University of Idaho students found dead in an off-campus home were targeted, and the killer or killers used a knife or other "edged weapon." Video / AP
Winning horse and trainer both had meth in their system
The man blamed his stable hand for the positive result.
Top dog breeder appeals against conviction for animal neglect, nine-year ban
Barbara Glover and Janine Wallace were banned from owning dogs for nine years.
$38m cocaine bust: 190kg allegedly imported from Ecuador breaks record
At least seven people have now been arrested and charged with importing coke.
Preschool owner filmed multiple girls with spy pen on playdates
Parents say the screenshot they saw of their child is 'forever ingrained in our heads'.
Head Hunters trial: Two convicted, three acquitted of shooting inside luxury hotel
The shooting followed days of gang warfare between the Head Hunters and Mongols.
‘Leave this to police’: Public warned to not confront armed offenders after Ellerslie robbery
It comes after two women chased robbers in Ellerslie yesterday afternoon.
Focus: Malcolm Rewa wants fourth trial
Convicted killer and rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer Mark Ryan explained why there had been a miscarriage of justice, and that a retrial was necessary. Video / Pool
'Unexplained' death sparks police investigation, one person taken to hospital
An investigation is under way after a person died at a property north of Auckland.
‘They needed to be stopped’: Five arrested after two women give chase in jewellery store robbery
An Ellerslie jeweller was targeted by four hammer-wielding robbers yesterday afternoon.
Fingerprints give offender away
A man who delivered drugs to Invercargill Prison left his fingerprints behind.
Youth driver three times over adult drink drive limit
A 17-year-old youth was three times over the adult drink driving limit.
Court to consider Malcolm Rewa's murder appeal
Rewa was convicted of murdering Susan Burdett, in a case that spanned two decades.
Wage subsidy fraud: Beneficiary poses as business owner, pockets $50k for drugs and gambling
Man squandered the money as fast as he falsely claimed it.
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.