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How Manu Vatuvei went from beloved NZ sporting icon to P smuggler
The rugby league legend has pleaded guilty to importing methamphetamine.
Second arrest over mass anti-lockdown protest
Around 1000 people attended the anti-lockdown protest on Saturday in Auckland.
Former Warriors superstar Manu Vatuvei pleads guilty to meth importation
The rugby league legend fought for 18 months to keep his name secret.
More assessments for mum accused of murdering three daughters in Timaru
Trial date set as accused's appearance in court today excused.
Woman charged with murdering her three daughters set to appear before High Court judge today
The woman charged after last month's Timaru triple homicide is set to appear in court.
40 child sex charges withdrawn against Christchurch businessman, 40 remain
Forty charges have been dropped against alleged child rapist - but 40 still remain.
Road rager shot at car with kids inside
Four-letter word led to 10-minute chase, shooting at car with kids inside.
Hillsborough shooting: 28yo charged with presenting firearm at police
No bail for one man charged after Hillsborough shooting pandemonium.
Auckland Prison inmate accused of two-month escape in court
Te Ariki Poulgrain, 23, allegedly escaped from a medical facility in Grafton in June.
Charges after Grey Lynn knife, hammer chaos
Death threat, knife, hammer attack charges: Man arrested for alleged attack on cops.
Manukau puddle prompts police prisoner chauffeur trip
Is it a pool, a puddle or just another muddle? Opposition says Manukau deserves better.
'Simply appalling': Home detention for 'nasty' attack on elderly woman
Judge decides against sending two women who punched 82-year-old Northlander to prison.
Covid-19-infected prisoner who prompted 'bespoke' lockdown returns to court - this time not in person
This time, the Whakatīwai resident's court appearance was via audio-visual link.
Man accused of woman's murder, sexual violation in Mt Albert makes first court appearance
The victim's body was discovered on Wednesday along a bush-lined walkway.
'Angels ripped away': Father of dead girls will carry loss 'for rest of my life'
A vigil has been held in Timaru for three little girls allegedly murdered by their mother.
'Heaps of support' for father who found three children dead in Timaru homicide
Timaru house where three siblings allegedly murdered has been handed back to their father.
Exclusive: MIQ escapee faces lockdown drink-driving, fleeing police charges
Man who came to notoriety after MIQ escape back before the courts on drink drive charge
Prisoner with Covid: Modeller says Auckland transmission possible
Modeller: Auckland transmission for prisoner better scenario than scarier alternative.
Businessman accused of raping young girl faces ongoing police probe
Man to undergo screening by mental health specialists.
'They adored those children': Family, friends in South Africa 'in shock' over deaths
The couple reportedly struggled to conceive their children and "absolutely adored" them.
Timaru tragedy: Mum accused of murdering three young daughters appears in court
A 40-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murdering three children.
Timaru tragedy: Former nanny says they were 'awesome kids'
Parents "loved their kids like nobody's business", former nanny in South Africa says.
Timaru tragedy: Woman charged over death of three children
The woman is set to appear in court this morning over the death of three young girls.
Man, 23, accused of teen's murder appears in court
A South Auckland man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old.
Maskless man charged with supermarket meat heist melee, chasing guard with dog
The Howick man, 24, is also accused of threatening to kill a police officer.
Auckland man's private jet Wānaka trip: Police probe clears entrepreneur
Auckland entrepreneur under investigation after he travelled to Wānaka in lockdown.
Off-road crash tragedy: Driver escapes conviction over girlfriend's death
4WD vehicle fell 24m in vertical drop.
Name suppression: How public outrage backfires in court
A real or anticipated backlash can compel judges to take steps to protect identities.
Authorities allege prison inmate accused of escape was found with shotgun, bullets
Te Ariki Poulgrain, 23, was arrested Saturday in Ōtara.
Auckland teen charged with threat to kill non-Muslims
Court appearance after alleged threat to kill non-Muslims.
'Real dumbos': Lawyer slams his own client over drunken gun charge
What do you get if you mix bourbon and coke with guns? A court case.
Champagne flute assault case: Accused property developer breaks silence, tells of 'shock'
Andrew Montgomerie's name suppression lapsed on Thursday.
Man accused of champagne flute assault at Auckland mansion loses name suppression
He has pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.