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A Te Kūiti resident came face-to-face with two armed bank robbers in the town.
Judge shocked Ola driver who victimised women hasn't told wife
Sajid Mehmood had hoped to keep the conviction secret and to return to driving.
Robber dragged 20m as he forced woman to stop car
His mother told the judge: 'I love my son but not the wrong that he does'.
501 deportee's prison term extended after explosives, detonator found in home
Police found the explosives, often used for mining, during a search of his home.
Would-be assassins wanted to burn down radio host's home during his funeral, jurors told
The victim, stabbed over 40 times, has over half a million YouTube followers.
Young women arrested after $40,000 worth of groceries stolen
The 22-year-old and 26-year-old are accused of 29 theft-related offences.
'I hurt mum': Woman who killed mother found to be insane at time
Judge hearing case expresses sympathy to family for 'terrible event'.
'Utterly innocent': Man's jaw held together only by flesh after unprovoked attack
The unprovoked attack was against an 'utterly innocent' member of the public.
As anniversary of 70yo pedestrian's death approaches, motorist pleads not guilty to manslaughter
He was charged nearly a year after a 70-year-old woman died at Auckland Hospital.
Man who stabbed 'gentle giant' church member pleads guilty to manslaughter
He had previously been charged with murder.
‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heist
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Mama Hooch rapists: Family business collapses, more than $235k owed
The father has left New Zealand owing more than $235K.
'Blood-covered' man bashes on door at midnight in Milton
Police were busy in Dunedin last night after a mugging, drunk drivers and break-ins.
Was savage murder caught on CCTV? Jurors set to begin deliberating in stabbing trial
The victim's uncles likely were trying to teach him a lesson, the defence claimed.
'I am not a threat to you': Man's words to police before throwing 'haymaker' punch
The constable suffered significant injuries, including broken facial bones.
Missing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket worker
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Teen ram raider faces hip replacement, has early onset arthritis after fleeing police
Khances Mahara-Sunnex suffered his injury when landing badly after jumping a fence.
'Devil': Man who attacked partner claimed she wasn't following 'correct' Christianity
“Now I’m going to tie you up, chop you up and kill you.”
Youth intervention programme for recidivist offenders launched
The plan will be tailored to the needs of each child and family, the government says.
Murder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel Mob
The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".
Road-rage appeal: Dad involved in fatal brawl wins sentence cut
But Benjamin Sweeney's part in death of Anthony Bell has meant he'll stay behind bars.
Support for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencing
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
Police want info on fires after businesses targeted
Huntly businesses were damaged after fires were set in the central business district.
'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with her
The man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.
Man pleads guilty to Remuera carjacking that left traumatised doctor 'a mess'
'I know where you live, I'll come for you,' he threatened if the victim went to police.
'I won’t be alive': James Wallace refused parole, continues to deny offending
The philanthropist was stripped of his knighthood last month.
Mama Hooch rapist brothers transferred to new prison due to safety concerns
Roberto and Danny Jaz were jailed for more than 16 years.
Top architecture firm's staff sent home; woman charged with assault, threats to kill
Woman appears in court: 'Everything on this piece of paper sounds pretty horrific'.
'Dealing with them their own way': Vigilante justice, claims looters assaulted at cyclone-damaged homes
'If I was a big burly guy and confronted someone on my property, I would do the same.'
Two people struck by car after group fight in New Plymouth
A woman struck by the vehicle was critically injured.
Dunedin woman stole $25k from friend of 15 years
The victim said her hopes of a "comfortable and fulfilling" retirement had been destroyed.
Dying drink driver allowed to spend his final days in Australia
The man wanted a sentence that would allow him to move to Australia to be with his family.