Port Hills double fatal crash: Crown experts say car's brakes not to blame
Young driver says brakes failed as he was coming downhill.
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Man accused of Eagle helicopter laser attack charged with putting police lives at risk
If convicted, the former construction company director could face up to 14 years' prison.
Chch shooting: Man on murder charge held in custody; another still on the run
Connor Whitehead, 16, innocent victim of shooting at teenage party.
Man who stabbed police dog in head twice has prison sentence reduced
Northland police dog stabber's sentence reduced by three months.
Christchurch teen shooting: Chilling new details emerge
Shooting came after altercation outside party; but innocent 16yo wasn't involved.
Trio charged after teenager shot dead at party remanded in custody
There is still one more person police are looking for connected with the death.
'Sadistic, particularly gross': Judge lengthens sentences for housemates who shared child abuse videos
Housemates Murray Pengelly and Colin Bradley were sentenced in July.
'Bro I'm going to die tonight': Teen's text before crash that killed sisters
Teen girl messaged friend just seconds before fatal accident.
Police charge gang member with shooting, possession of 3D-printed gun
Police said they found the gun on Saturday.
Christie Marceau's brutal death and lasting legacy explained in A Moment In Crime podcast
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits sad death of Christie Marceau on the 10th anniversary.
Christie Marceau's family mark 10-year anniversary since shocking fatal stabbing at North Shore home
It has been a decade since Auckland teenager Christie Marceau's brutal death
'Gang' war: Not-guilty pleas after Auckland raids
Charges denied after alleged gang raids led to arson, meth, organised crime allegations.
Incest and bestiality: Grandfather jailed for 'depraved' attacks
Disabled and vulnerable teenager preyed upon by grandfather.
Pregnant woman and police dog assaulted, man in court
A Christchurch man will appear in court after an alleged violent rampage last night.
Winston Peters' 2014 defamation case raises 'very serious constitutional issues'
Ex-NZ First leader wins review of case which raised issues of parliamentary privilege.
Inside job: Sub-contractor breaks into performing arts centre site
A worker used inside knowledge to break into a construction site and cause massive damage.
A tourist driver was charged over two deaths - then a tragic theory emerged over other motorist
A tourist driver was charged with causing two deaths - then another story emerged.
Man facing raft of charges after gunpoint car theft and AOS callout near Taupō
Dramatic arrest in the bush near Taupō after alleged gunpoint car theft.
Man sentenced to home detention for hit and run which seriously injured Wellington woman
He appeared in the Hutt District Court on Wednesday.
Man accused of kicking officer's head during MIQ escape waves vax card in court
The 23-year-old was caught about 30 minutes after the escape, police said.
Broad daylight beach assault allegations: Man remanded in custody
Police got calls a man was behaving inappropriately towards females at the beach.
Man facing indecent assault charges over incidents at Christchurch beach
A man has been arrested after reports of indecent assaults at a Christchurch beach.
'Idiotic behaviour': Duck-hunter who shot women sentenced
Otago Fish & Game come out firing after the sentencing of a duck-shooter.
Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community
Ismael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.
Whakaari eruption: Defendants to face trial in 2023
All defendants charged with health and safety breaches have pleaded not guilty.
Dilworth abuse: Johnathan Stephens pleads guilty to indecent assault
Johnathan Stephens is facing three charges of indecent assault on a boy.
Tamaki 'treated like a prisoner' and stripped down to his undies before court appearance
Brian Tamaki hadn't realised how close he was to going to prison until he was in a cell.
Northlander jailed for more than 13 years for sexual abuse of girl
Young Northlander hopes her step dad's life is destroyed for sexually abusing her.
Brian Tamaki released on bail after stern warning from judge
Brian Tamaki attended lockdown protests on October 2 and October 16.
Man charged over alleged $400,000 scam denied bail
He denies charges and will stand trial.
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
Vigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.
Farmers store 'racist' rant: Terror victim calls for kindness
Woman captured on camera in "racist" rant ended up in court.
Māngere murder accused makes first court appearance following teen's death
The injured 19-year-old was driven to Middlemore Hospital on Saturday.
Man sentenced to community detention for cannabis cultivation
A man found with dozens of cannabis plants receives community sentence