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'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion
Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.
'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boy
He was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.
He parked, didn't pay and got pinged by wardens. Now he's won the case in court
Lawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.
Identity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed
'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.
Man accused of work party sex attack says it never happened
He is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.
Terrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smoke
Recidivist offender's chilling words: 'I can't let you go because you'll nark.'
Fund manager in neighbourhood ‘Macarena’ altercation named
Fisher Funds manager was in bad-tempered altercation with neighbour.
'Get the f*** off me': Woman allegedly woke to find man sexually assaulting her after work event
The group had gone to a colleague's home after a day at the races.
Teen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violation
The 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.
Auckland cop charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist, heading to trial
Levi Proctor crashed after an officer turned on his lights and sirens.
Father claims son died in prison after guards told him to kill himself
The man was remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his partner's child.
Sobs as man found guilty of sexually abusing partner's nieces and nephews
The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
Police officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chase
The victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.
'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences
'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?
Teammates of fatally stabbed Dunedin teen cancel rugby game in memory of friend
Otago rugby says the 'tragic circumstances' are being felt across the rugby community.
'Govt sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal scheme
Licensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.
'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after church
One aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.
Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: 'A tragic event involving two very young people'
A 13-year-old boy appeared in court today charged with murder.
Mum’s heartbreaking message for son assaulted with wine bottle in Auck restaurant
The child was on a family outing when bashed with a wine bottle by a stranger.
Alleged wage subsidy fraud trial likely next year
Wage subsidy trial: Tax agency charges could be merged with $977k fraud allegations.
'I got used to it' teenage boy says of alleged abuse
The teenage boy is one of five cousins who were allegedly abused by their aunt's partner.
US tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex material
Customs raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.
'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'
Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.
'I truly thought I was going to die': Man lifted partner by her throat
Thomas Tuhou, who watched true crimes, told her strangulation was the perfect murder.
'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings
'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'
Addict who claimed chemicals for repainting cars jailed for making ‘fantasy’ drug
Harry Penman bought almost a thousand litres of bulk resin remover to make GBL.
Man accused of abusing five cousins
A man's facing 27 charges related to the sexual abuse of 5 cousins.
Identity of 17yo who raped stranger at knifepoint in Albert Park revealed
His victim fought for the rapist's name to be made public. Now it has.
Migrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driver
Jack Halliday had about 10 after-work drinks and then got behind the wheel.
'Punished for his mistake already': No conviction for dad after son's driveway death
Father wipes away tears as judge agrees he has suffered enough.
Guilty: Car thief caused death of Mercedes owner in high-speed crash
The verdict has helped to bring closure to Allister Christie's family.
Bribery and corruption allegations: Two defendants lose name suppression
Daud Suryantyo accused of abusing his position as a public official.