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The 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.
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Judge Philip Rzepecky will decide whether the skipper risked his customers' lives.
Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal
Lian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.
Father claims son died in prison after guards told him to kill himself
The man was remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his partner's child.
Best friend says defendant was hurt, upset with partner before alleged fatal kidnapping
"Baby, wake up!" bystanders heard Jovan Pora yell at his partner after the fatal crash.
Sobs as man found guilty of sexually abusing partner's nieces and nephews
The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.
Man arrested after speeding rental car across Auckland region
The man will appear in North Shore District Court on multiple driving-related charges.
Police officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chase
The victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.
Mongrel Mob killer probed for allegedly posting photo of victim’s body online days before trial
Police believe the disturbing image was 'clearly meant to intimidate' witnesses.
'Barking', yelling after gang fight near school rugby game
Police respond to fracas after nearby car crash.
'Govt sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal scheme
Licensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.
'I can still hear the alarms going off': Workers' terrifying ordeal in Michael Hill robbery
A remorseful 19-year-old is now behind bars for his role in the aggravated robbery.
Auckland CBD shootings: How police believe gunman Matu Reid got a firearm without a licence
Police investigation traces shotgun to legal sale just nine months before fatal shootings.
'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after church
One aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.
Auckland teens, 14 and 17, guilty of murder for road rage stabbing attack on stranger
The victim suffered a frenzied knife attack to his head and upper body.
Newmarket jewellery heist: Police arrest 18-year-old month on from incident
Police have arrested a man over a month after the incident. Further arrests possible.
Phone data, text message seal meth-making man's fate
Cellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.
72-year-old train manager assaulted: Police hunt man who knocked him out
The victim was bashed on March 28. The offender got off at Fruitvale Station.
Prolific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debt
Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.
'I got used to it' teenage boy says of alleged abuse
The teenage boy is one of five cousins who were allegedly abused by their aunt's partner.
Mum's grim texts foreshadow violence prior to infant's death: 'Not safe with me'
'I’m about to show my anger with the kids crying and it’s not gonna be pretty.'
Mum admits fatal assault on baby boy days before murder trial was set to start
The identities of the defendant and the victim remain secret.
New trial date for mother accused of murdering children, leaving bodies in suitcases
Hakyung Lee had initially been scheduled to go to trial last month.
Watch: Footage emerges of Liz Gunn's dramatic arrest at Auckland Airport
It comes after Gunn was found guilty of assault in the Manukau District Court today.
‘Houdini’ police escape artist jailed for part in Mongrel Mob meth manufacture
Elijah Waterman organised a truck driver to avoid the Covid-19 Auckland border.
Judge finds Liz Gunn guilty of assault, describes her as 'arrogant, rude, overbearing'
Gunn will appear for sentencing later this year.
Man accused of abusing five cousins
A man's facing 27 charges related to the sexual abuse of 5 cousins.
Murderers who stabbed man who ‘narked’ on Mongrel Mob boss get extra jail time
The men murdered Eli Johnson in 2022 for 'narking' on a gang boss.
'Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed
Adam Thomas Ross' abuse spanned two-and-a-half years.
Jurors watch last seconds of alleged kidnap victim's life as manslaughter trial begins
Prosecutors say victim was trying to escape when car crashed on motorway.
Man who beat estranged business partner over the head jailed for manslaughter
'The scars left behind on our family's heart will remain forever.'
Police raid dairy, find Whittaker’s chocolate blocks allegedly stolen from supermaket
Police searched the dairy and found 50 stolen blocks, tell retailers to 'be more aware'.
Identity of 17yo who raped stranger at knifepoint in Albert Park revealed
His victim fought for the rapist's name to be made public. Now it has.