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Three friends claimed it was an accident, but a jury found otherwise.
Teen mobster involved in murder lied to avoid jail, now he’s rejected early parole
Tana Ormsby-Turner has assaulted inmates and racked up misconducts while inside.
State abuse apology: Luxon criticised for absence during survivors' speeches
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he had to leave to prepare for his own formal Crown apology but maintains he's fully engaged in the process.
Abuse survivor speaks after Government apology
Paora Crawford-Moyle speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
Aggressive driver who caused serious crash told police to 'f*** off' when asked for blood sample
The 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.
Woman describes desperate struggle over knife before pensioner fatally stabbed in Auckland apartment
Was the killing of Herbert Bradley self-defence or murder?
Stabbed and walked away laughing: Teen's ongoing trauma after shopping mall attack
'Small disagreements' led to a teen stalking a peer around a mall and stabbing her.
Teen faces charges after Kumeū roadwork crash allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
The car was tracked driving in convoy across South and West Auckland before crashing.
'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns
Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.
Man on trial for murdering Yanfei Bao warned over questioning of witnesses
Tingjun Cao is representing himself in the trial.
'The end result is out of all magnitude': Driver's carelessness claims motorcyclist's life
Christopher Haverkort, 65, was out riding with his brother when he was hit and killed.
Homicide probe launched after Stokes Valley fire victim dies
Police were called to a block of flats on Hanson Grove last Tuesday.
Three seriously injured after stolen car flees police, crashes into ditch in Kumeū
The car travelled from south to west Auckland trying to evade police.
'I've got to kill you now': Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammer
He told her that if her family came to get her, they'd be killed and buried.
'Not once been caught': Gang associate who bragged about drug importation success is jailed
The former Head Hunters prospect found himself at the centre of a gang beef.
'He has this addiction:' Pensioner cast porn to tv, sexually assaulted teen
'I wasn’t really myself after it happened,' teen tells the court as 69yo is sentenced.
'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatment
NZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.
England rugby star opens up on being accused of sexual assault during New Zealand tour
England players were questioned by police as soon as they landed at Christchurch Airport.
Why gang member who shot Killer Beez leader Josh Masters didn't get parole
Parole Board had safety fears for a small NZ town if Okusitino Tae was released there.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
Flagstaff Fresh Choice attempted robbery
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Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response
'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'
Police cancel staff leave ahead of nationwide protest
Police expect peaceful march but plan to avoid ugly repeat of Parliament Covid protest.
'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man
Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.
'You have problems and need help': Young mum stabbed partner in front of their kids
The father said they had only just agreed to no longer fight in front of the children.
Strong odour leads police to cannabis grow house in Auckland's North Shore, one arrested
It comes after 11 Vietnamese nationals were deported last month for growing cannabis.
Open home horror: Warning by police after ring worth $20k, vehicle stolen
Police said they are aware of a rise in thefts from open homes in Auckland.
Arthur Easton murder: Police get more than a dozen calls and emails after $100k reward offered
“We know there are still people who have not yet spoken to Police."
Polkinghorne sentenced on meth charges; what will his community work involve?
Polkinghorne was sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.
Teen describes moment he stabbed stranger's neck at Auckland bus stop
“Oh f***, that’s no good," he recalled thinking as blood started spurting.
Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder
The jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.
'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdown
Their dealing continued even when they caught the virus.