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Police officers guilty of assaulting party-goers
Two police officers have been found guilty of assaulting a group of students in downtown Auckland after St Patrick's Day celebrations last year.
Stepfather guilty of toddler's manslaughter
A jury in the Whangarei trial of drug dealer Kyle Skerten has found him guilty of the manslaughter of his 15-month-old stepson, but not guilty of murder.
Assault conviction costs Lauaki Japanese contract
Sione Lauaki was today fined $800 and ordered to pay $500 for emotional harm to a man he assaulted in March because he thought the man stole his drink.
Plea for privacy after son accused over father's death
The family of an elderly man who died after he was allegedly bashed by his son, have pleaded for privacy and say they are struggling to cope.
Man charged in relation to father's death
A homicide investigation is under way after an elderly man died in hospital after allegedly being attacked by his son.
Sex, lies and a murder suspect with a story to sell
Joran van der Sloot says his incarceration is the direct result of an FBI sting operation.
Toddler could have bounced out of cot, court told
A 15-month-old boy could have suffered fatal head injuries after using his mattress to bounce out of his cot, a murder trial has been told.
'But I didn't do it,' toddler's killer sobs
Patricia Pickering held her head in her hands and wept as she told the jury who found her guilty of murdering a child: "But I didn't do it."
Police charge mum-of-3 over cyclist's death
A mother-of-three has been charged over the death of a university lecturer as he cycled home from work.
'I didn't do it' - Carer sobs at guilty verdict
Caregiver Patricia Pickering slammed three-year-old Dylan Rimoni's head against an "unforgiving" surface, causing his brain to bleed and swell, the Auckland High Court heard.
Two more arrested in Piper case
51-year-old Ainsley Brent Anderson appeared in court this morning, charged with Raymond Piper's murder.
Police arrest man linked to Piper killing
Police investigating the death of Raymond Piper, who was last seen on May 15, have arrested a 51-year-old Paraparaumu man in relation to the killing.
Driving ban reversed for sex attack victim
An Auckland woman's court-imposed driving ban for drink-driving has been overturned because she was escaping a sexual assault at the time.
Taxi killing accused likely to be tried in China
Police say that as a Chinese citizen, Zhen Xiao may stand trial in his home country rather than in New Zealand.
Grandmother jailed for Cherish manslaughter
"Count yourself lucky," Justice Warwick Gendall told Joanne Jasmine Tahuri as he sentenced her for the manslaughter of her granddaughter.
Gunman issued licence despite concerns
Shayne Sime was issued a gun licence just two years before he turned his weapons on Christchurch police.