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![Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
![Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence
It wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.
![Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker
The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.
![Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt
Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.
![Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’
Gunther van der Heijden maintains NZ's health system is "corrupt".
![‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career
“I have never doubted my passion for my job... [it's as] natural as breathing oxygen".
!['My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.
![Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss
The Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.
!['Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss
'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.
![Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss
The crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.
!['This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
!['Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster
The blows in the attack, which was over drugs, could be heard from the street.
!['I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
!['You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed
Jim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.
!['He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.
![The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
!['Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
!['Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth
The victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.
!['Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
Kane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.
![Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing
The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.
![‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating
Instead of calling an ambulance, the assailant bathed the woman and cut her hair.
![Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told
High Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.
![Mongols trial: Key witness testimony so detailed he could have been ‘expert’, Crown claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Mongols trial: Key witness testimony so detailed he could have been ‘expert’, Crown claims
Jury has listened to evidence of more than 200 witnesses since August.
![Defence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Defence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissed
Each of the accused had at least one charge dismissed today.
!['Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
!['I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trial
Secret witness in the Mongols gang trial denies having a 'mad' cocaine habit of his own.
!['Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habit
The storage spot in the Corolla was no good because it couldn't hold a kg of cocaine.
!['It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation
The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.
![Mongols gang trial: Drug dealing, shootings - and Louis Vuitton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Mongols gang trial: Drug dealing, shootings - and Louis Vuitton
They allegedly had a penchant for drugs and violence - but also Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
![Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.
!['It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays
Case is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.
![A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.
![Pass the pale ale; VB drinker dips toes into craft beer world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Pass the pale ale; VB drinker dips toes into craft beer world
Start to get some malty, fruity, hops on this pale ale journey.
![Covid: 55 new cases; five more Omicron detections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Covid: 55 new cases; five more Omicron detections
MIQ rules need to be tightened immediately until more about Omicron is known, experts say.
![Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections
There has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.
![Covid border breaches, man charged with entering MIQ facility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Covid border breaches, man charged with entering MIQ facility
An Auckland man without an exemption travelled to Hamilton on Saturday.
![Massive fire engulfs 'multi-tenanted building' in Tirau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Massive fire engulfs 'multi-tenanted building' in Tirau
Eight fire appliances were still at the scene at midday.
![Live: 1000 operations a week delayed as hospitals plan for Covid case surge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Live: 1000 operations a week delayed as hospitals plan for Covid case surge
Andrew Little says he's aware of the lockdown's effects businesspeople's mental health.
![Live: Hipkins rules out a snap level 4 return - for now](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Live: Hipkins rules out a snap level 4 return - for now
Chris Hipkins will also reveal more information for schools this afternoon.
![Were you at this Labtests centre? Get tested 'immediately'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Were you at this Labtests centre? Get tested 'immediately'
Anyone at the Labtests Mairangi Bay during the specified time must stay at home.
![Covid-19: West Auckland dairy among latest locations of interest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Covid-19: West Auckland dairy among latest locations of interest
There are just three new locations of interest as of 4pm.
![Covid-19: Op shops and hardware store latest Katikati locations of interest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Covid-19: Op shops and hardware store latest Katikati locations of interest
Three Katikati locations of interest have been announced this morning.
![Live: Level 3 Waikato boundary could extend as virus spreads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Live: Level 3 Waikato boundary could extend as virus spreads
The alert level 3 boundary in Waikato could be extended if more Covid cases show today.
![Mayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Mayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North Island
Waipa has a high rate of vaccination but the Mayor is urging everyone to get their dose.
![Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: ACC claims spike during Covid 2020 lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: ACC claims spike during Covid 2020 lockdown
It seems as though lockdown is when we're most likely to get injured.
![Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown
Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.
![The big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
The big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rain
Parts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.
![The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test
With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.
![Covid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Covid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblock
The road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.
![Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages
Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.
!['A real concern': Nine Michael Hill burglaries since Nov, security stepped up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'A real concern': Nine Michael Hill burglaries since Nov, security stepped up
Michael Hill chairman Rob Fyfe says they don't feel targeted by the criminals.
![Up to 10 shots heard: Police officer injured, man killed in overnight stand-off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Up to 10 shots heard: Police officer injured, man killed in overnight stand-off
Police remain at a scene in Hamilton where a man has been shot and killed overnight.
![Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash
The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.
![Cop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Cop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrest
Police officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.
![International police sting: NZ arrests for drug dealing, money laundering](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
International police sting: NZ arrests for drug dealing, money laundering
Police are executing "a number of search warrants" across the country.
!['Baby where are you?' Hamilton mum desperate for news on missing daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Baby where are you?' Hamilton mum desperate for news on missing daughter
She was last seen possibly getting into a green Jeep/SUV in Hamilton East.
![Thunderstorms, mini tornadoes, downpours: North Island set for lashing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Thunderstorms, mini tornadoes, downpours: North Island set for lashing
Thunderstorms may also pop up in various areas including Auckland.
![Teen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Teen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigation
The video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.
!['Frigging ridiculous': Checkpoint chaos - delays of up to 10 hours for families](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Frigging ridiculous': Checkpoint chaos - delays of up to 10 hours for families
A long, painful wait for hundreds of motorists as police set up checkpoints.
![Cambridge attempted murder: Farm worker jailed for brutal hammer attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Cambridge attempted murder: Farm worker jailed for brutal hammer attack
Ryan Wenzlick launched an "explosively violent" attack on his ex lover's partner.
![Man has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Man has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammer
Ryan Wenzlick slept on the floor beside the couple before the unprovoked attack.
![Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua
Two people were trapped in their vehicles and cut free by firefighters.
![The southerly switch: Muggy nights move out for cool change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
The southerly switch: Muggy nights move out for cool change
The southerly change will likely bring frosts, or snow, to some areas of the South Island.
![Bumper weekend on Mt Ruapehu sees large crowds, but lack of physical distancing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Bumper weekend on Mt Ruapehu sees large crowds, but lack of physical distancing
Thousands flocked to Turoa over the weekend but not all were physically distancing.
![Death in a suburban street: 'You should have stopped' - Judge to man at sentencing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Death in a suburban street: 'You should have stopped' - Judge to man at sentencing
Takotoroa Māreikura's death has had a devastating affect on her family.
![Tenant ordered to pay reparations after ex-partner pours petrol in house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Tenant ordered to pay reparations after ex-partner pours petrol in house
Tribunal found the tenant permitted estranged partner in house despite a protection order.
!['The best dad in the world': Daughters' tribute to speedway legend after Lake Rotoma tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'The best dad in the world': Daughters' tribute to speedway legend after Lake Rotoma tragedy
Hayley and Amber Jarden describe how their Dad would always take them on adventures.
!['He was dedicated to his girls': Friends pay tribute to Rotorua crash victim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'He was dedicated to his girls': Friends pay tribute to Rotorua crash victim
Dave Jarden had been one of the most feared speedway sidecar racers in the 80s and 90s.
![Flight attendant's contact with new Covid cases impacts schools, rugby training](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Flight attendant's contact with new Covid cases impacts schools, rugby training
Whānau affected by the exposure this morning learned the Covid test was negative.
![Mum, kids booted out of campsite for terrorising tenants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Mum, kids booted out of campsite for terrorising tenants
Other residents say the family watched them on the toilet and threw stones at them.
![Raetihi tragedy: 'We are completely devastated'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Raetihi tragedy: 'We are completely devastated'
Community united in grief over death of two boys and their grandmother.
![Covid-19 fallout: Skyline Enterprises to cut jobs, tourism towns reach breaking point](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Covid-19 fallout: Skyline Enterprises to cut jobs, tourism towns reach breaking point
And a national survey of 547 tourism operators reveals more than 13,000 jobs will go.
![Keep kids at home at alert level 3, professor says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Keep kids at home at alert level 3, professor says
Professor Rod Jackson says to eliminate the virus we have to keep our physical distance.
![Queue in your car: Pak'nSave, New World trial text entry system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Queue in your car: Pak'nSave, New World trial text entry system
The trial involves customers being able to text the store to get a place in the queue.
![Kawerau company fined $79K after woman loses finger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Kawerau company fined $79K after woman loses finger
The 29-year-old lost one finger and injured three others in the accident.
![Weather: Showers soak parched areas while eye kept on cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Weather: Showers soak parched areas while eye kept on cyclone
Auckland is set to get the rain this week, while the rest of NZ should remain fine
![Cambridge road crash: Two children orphaned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Cambridge road crash: Two children orphaned
9-month-old Eli is in a stable condition in a ward at Waikato Hospital.
![Coronavirus: Schools in turmoil over students affected by border closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Coronavirus: Schools in turmoil over students affected by border closure
Concerns not only for students who can't return to NZ, but also for those soon to leave.