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Traumatised couple flee rental after witnessing alleged gang murder

The landlord was left thousands out of pocket, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.

Gangs can't claim discounts in court because of way of life - judge

Raiden Wi was jailed for two years and nine months for repeatedly strangling his partner.

'Sorry': Man accused of murder at park apologises to weeping supporters

The man waved to weeping supporters and told them, 'Sorry', as he appeared in court.

Head Hunters open new Auckland gang pad; police arrest two, issue 45 fines

Police say they aggressively monitored Auckland's first new gang pad in 20 years.

'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dock

Abel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.

'Really sad': Residents shocked after homicide in Auckland park

A man has been charged with murder following a death in an Auckland park overnight.

Prison for man who shot three in Auckland Central, including Jay-Jay Feeney’s brother

He has been held at a maximum security wing in jail due to ongoing violence.

Police responded to a serious incident in Massey overnight

Emergency services responded to a serious incident in a park in the Auckland suburb of Massey overnight. Video / NZ Herald

'It's horrible': Top detective vows to keep searching for Yanfei Bao

Christchurch real estate agent was last seen alive on July 19.

Life sentence for 501 who stabbed neighbour 94 times and claimed self-defence

Jurors didn't buy her self-defence claim, and neither did the judge today at sentencing.

Brothers sentenced after attacking mum's murderer in court

The teenage twin brothers had never been in trouble with the courts before.

Remuera home aggravated burglary sees 3 arrested, guns seized

Three men aged between 18 and 23 will appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.

'Terrifying for her': 17yo rapist who dragged stranger into bushes at Albert Park sentenced to prison

'I wake up drenched in sweat every night,' the victim said today.

Checkpoints set up anywhere, anytime over summer

Colin Crawford from the Auckland Police Impairment Prevention Team and his team have established a checkpoint on Saleyards Rd Otahuhu. Video / NZ Herald

Pair accused over James Whitikau Barton killing deny charges

Not guilty plea entered by man accused of murder by stabbing or cutting.

Up to Speed With Te Reo - Stacey Morrison on Māori names for Government agencies

Māori names of government agencies, their correct pronunciation, and what they mean.

Four Auckland teens arrested after speeding away from police in two stolen cars

The police helicopter kept watch overhead while police got into position to lay spikes.

'Ecstatic': Convicted killer claims miscarriage of justice for 1994 murder

Case referred to Court of Appeal after new evidence has come to light.