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The day of explosive cross-examination in the trial featured an alleged love triangle.
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Auckland-based radio celebrity Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times.
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It was one hell of a month in Auckland with a spate of shootings, the court heard.
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James Jenkins died after, out of fear of his pursuer, he jumped into the harbour.
Murder defendant's lawyers says their client's ex-bestie - not him - stomped, stabbed victim
Two friends from childhood, co-accused of murder, blame each other.
Family of allegedly murdered father 'heartbroken'
Father of five mourned after alleged Upper Hutt murder.
'Unprovoked attack': US cops reveal details of Kiwi TikTok star's attempted murder
The Invercargill native is likely to be deported after his lengthy sentence.
The instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailed
One rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.
Police investigating death at Upper Hutt address after person suffers stab wounds
Police responded after a person was reported seriously injured at an Akatarawa Rd address.
'Absolute nonsense': Defence lawyers close case in David Kuka murder trial
The jury has retired to consider its verdict.
Teen arrested after alleged shooting at Rotorua intersection
The person is due to appear in Rotorua District Court.
‘How dare you put your hands on my missus:' Killer's words as he stabbed woman in chest
Killer of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder.
Mum guilty of wounding adopted daughter
The woman flatly denied beating the girls with wooden rods, a chair and a dog collar.
'Gratuitous violence': Plasterer's unprovoked knockout assault
The victim was left with injuries to his head and face, and a broken tooth.
Schoolgirls' heads kicked on bus in unprovoked attack in Auckland
Two teens boarded a bus stopped at traffic lights and assaulted two schoolgirls.
'Shaken': Neighbour describes drive-by shooting at Auckland home
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted last night.
Uncle sentenced for violent murder of infant nephew
He was found guilty by a jury earlier this year.
Man who killed dad now jailed for rape of sick woman: 'She was fluttering her eyes at me'
Bahadur Singh both admitted, and denied, his offending and even blamed his victim.
Multiple shots fired at two homes in Auckland overnight
Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted.
Why gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentences
The victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.
One-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole condition
Shane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.
‘Dildo precedent?’ Protester who poured juice on Posie Parker tries to get assault charge tossed
The juice was spilled during a tense protest at Auckland’s Albert Park.
Crime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offences
There's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.
Name suppression lapses: Identity revealed in meth-laced beer case
Aiden Sagala died in March after police said he "innocently sat down for a beer".
Albany bus stop killing: Victim was allegedly 501 deportee from Australia
A 16-year-old has appeared in Youth Court charged with murder.
Watch: Video shows police taking person into custody after knife found
One witness said she saw at least six police cars and tasers drawn.
Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims
The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.
Brutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and charged
Video of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.
'You were the ringleader': Defence lawyers have go at attempted murderer who left knife at scene
Radio host Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times by strangers in his driveway.
'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse
The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.
Impacted buses and routes after Albany bus station attack
Several Albany bus stops and routes are detoured.
CBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardens
Where it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.