Sam Fakalago escorted by gang members on way to Auckland burial
King Cobras gang members escorting the body of Sam Fakalago, shot by police in Wellington last week, on his way to burial in Auckland. Video / George Block
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Double tragedy: Joint inquest for double killer's victim and father of his first victim
Shock news that Paul Wilson had killed again too much for first victim's father.
'I have done bad': Man admits 'frenzied' knife attack on mother-of-four as she held child
The 35-year-old was due to go on trial later this month but changed his plea today.
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Jilted boyfriend broke in and sucked on ex-girlfriend's neck
Shay Mauger defied bail and crawled into his ex-girlfriend's house, getting into her bed.
Truce called between Killer Beez and Tribesmen to cool Auckland gang war
Peace talks between Tribesmen and Killer Beez leads to temporary truce in gang war.
'The same as how Australia treats the 501s': Samoan deportee calls Govt hypocritical
Advocate: 'We institutionalised him. It seems wrong to now just foist him off onto Samoa.'
Father who sexually, physically abused stepkids jailed
The man sexually abused both stepdaughters, one was just 8 years old when it began.
Killer who confessed to shooting drug dealer remains an 'undue risk'
James Mills, who was on bail at the time of the murder, will remain behind bars.
Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
Gun-toting drug addict who fled police escapes jail sentence
Jamie Nicholas got a discount on his sentence because he was addicted to methamphetamine.
Court sentences man to curfew for 'numerous' childhood rapes of sister
Man being dealt with as adult for crimes committed as a youth was factor in avoiding jail.
Mount Maunganui crash: Tractor driver seriously injured, police search for stolen ute driver
Police need the public's help to locate the driver of a stolen ute involved in a crash.
Missing Amazon pair: Brazilian police arrest second suspect
Second suspect arrested in connection with the disappearance of two men in remote Amazon.
Man accused of murdering uni student on Mt Albert walkway too unwell to appear in court
Name suppression remains in place for the 22-year-old defendant.
'Be very vigilant': Woman's warning after four unauthorised purchases in fortnight
'It is just lucky that I had a little bit of savings ... I would have been screwed.'
'I want to look him in the eye' - mother of murdered teen wants to meet her killer
Hermanus 'Theo' Kriel has been denied parole, to the relief of Liberty's family.
'Do you have any idea?': Murder accused's chilling messages to victim's mother
A week after his death, Sandy Graham sent Dale Watene's mother a friend request.
'I enjoy a challenge' - new Police Minister Chris Hipkins dispels workload concerns
Chris Hipkins admits ground to make up with police and 'more we can do around gangs'.
Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre
Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.
'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patients
Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.
Alleged backpacker scam: GP claims to have personally paid for the healthcare of thousands of patients
Authorities say she was actually claiming $420,00 for patients who weren't eligible.
Jailed for child abuse material: 'Incredibly warped mind' behind man's actions
Mother left sobbing after offender's dramatic exit from court.
3 months, 25 witnesses, 0 arrests: Why has no one been charged over motorway bashing?
Members of the Tribesmen gang allegedly bashed a motorist in a disturbing attack.
Man dropping his child off at school injured when gunman opened fire - mayor
Taupiri School, north of Ngaruawahia, was sent into lockdown during the incident.
'I wanted him to tell me it wasn't real': Former girlfriend's reaction to shooting
Macy Randall begged her then-boyfriend to tell her he hadn't shot Bayden Williams,
'Tough time': Mother of mosque attack victim assaulted in aggravated robbery
Police are asking the public for help to find two men who allegedly robbed the store.
Combination of circumstances conspires to derail court cases
A judge sent a pool of potential jurors home on Tuesday after court cases collapsed.
Trainer sold fictitious horse for $40,000
Rangiora trainer Mitchell Kerr was banned for life, and now faces home detention.
'Despicable': Father confronts mentally ill man who murdered his pregnant daughter
A jury quickly rejected Akash's not guilty by reason of insanity defence.
Man found in shallow grave died in 'a terrible accident', court told
Case focuses on how Dale Watene died before ending up buried in Longwood Forest.
'Morally repugnant': Doctor stripped of licence after sexually violating patient
The offending was labelled 'morally, ethically, and professionally repugnant'.
Notorious gang associate attacks prison officer with sharpened toothbrush
Guards were unlocking the man for recreation time when he attacked them.