Hostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'
Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.
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Teen dad gave up on pro rugby dream for his family, then resentment led him to Comancheros
Samuel Halaholo was sentenced today for supply of meth and MDMA.
Zakariye Hussein jailed at least 13 years for murder of mum-of-four
Zakariye Hussein appeared in the Christchurch High Court for sentencing for the murder of Laisa Tunidau Waka. Video / Supplied
Head boy to meth runner: Former Blues prospect sentenced for Comancheros drug scheme
Police found $20,000 in Lemeki Namoa's bedroom and a vest with Comancheros colours.
'I am very, very angry': Runaway teen sobs while confronting sex offender in court
Teen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.
Case continues for man accused of selling bleach as Covid and cancer 'cure'
He claimed the solution 'cured' cancer, Covid-19 and HIV.
'Who is available URGENT': Intruder got called up for a triple shooting that left a victim blind
The bullet went through the eye of the victim and lodged in his brain.
Licenced to kill: Man with James Bond fantasies appeals against compulsory care order
He believed he was a secret agent on missions one of which included beheading his teacher.
Frightened to death: Man who caused passenger to jump from moving vehicle guilty of manslaughter
Kimleang Youn died weeks after he fell from a moving vehicle in April last year.
Woman who had baby with 501 in NZ could be deported
Elizabeth Bolea has a baby with a co-defendant who was previously deported from Australia.
Missing body: Pair charged with murder
Police lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.
Top dog breeder appeals against conviction for animal neglect, nine-year ban
Barbara Glover and Janine Wallace were banned from owning dogs for nine years.
Head Hunters trial: Two convicted, three acquitted of shooting inside luxury hotel
The shooting followed days of gang warfare between the Head Hunters and Mongols.
Focus: Malcolm Rewa wants fourth trial
Convicted killer and rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer Mark Ryan explained why there had been a miscarriage of justice, and that a retrial was necessary. Video / Pool
Man sentenced for trying to ‘disappear’ someone close to him
Kevin Tram tried to hire a gang member as hitman for $300.
Head Hunter who opened fire at hotel was lone 'numbskull', lawyers for co-defendants argue
The co-defendants weren't there for cucumber sandwiches and high tea, prosecutors assert.
'She is still the only person who matters': Moana's Pākehā family speak after custody ruling
Moana was taken from her birth mother by Oranga Tamariki at the age of 3.
Schizophrenic man who killed homeless woman unfit for trial, detained in hospital
The man kicked a homeless woman repeatedly in a violent attack without motive.
Auckland terror plot revealed: Police found suicide bomb ingredient in radicalised teen's bedroom
The now-20-year-old, who pleaded guilty yesterday, had scouted out possible attack sites.
Airbnb party death: Angry court scenes as teen admits manslaughter
Zion Purukamu died after being injured at a party held at a rented property.
Auckland man pleads guilty to threatening to kill non-Muslims, sharing bomb-making publications
The man's identity has been suppressed since his arrest last year.
Hotel shooting: Employees cowered in darkened room after Head Hunter opened fire
Five Head Hunters gang members and associates are accused of aiding the hotel shooting.
Woman with 'smile that lit up any room' identified as victim in house fire murder case
Name suppression remains in place for the 50-year-old who has been charged with murder.
Watch: CCTV shows moment Head Hunters member opened fire inside lobby of luxury Auckland hotel
The video, which has not previously been released, was played for jurors this week.
'Sad history of deprivation': Young offender takes action against psychiatric report mess
Ongoing issues with court-ordered mental health reports boil over into the High Court.
Tied to a chair and stabbed to death: Auckland meth boss sentenced for grisly murder plot
The remains of Bao 'Ricky' Wang were found in a shallow grave in March 2020.
Killer Beez gang member who terrorised community with daylight drive-bys jailed
Residents described extreme terror as bullets lodged in their homes.
Teen to fight murder charge after death of toddler
A trial is likely to be held late next year.
Shooting inside Auckland hotel was spurred by Head Hunters and Mongols rivalry, jurors told
Five men are accused of participating in gang retribution leading up to the shooting.
Drug syndicate 'banker' ordered woman to bury cash as police swooped
Authorities say he conspired to import 1.5 tonnes of cocaine, hundreds of kilos of meth.
Who is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?
Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?
Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret
But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.
Police claim $2m from laundering scheme by Malaysian national
Investigations found money related to VenusFX, a fraudulent scheme run in Malaysia.
Killer says wife's infidelity brought great shame to family
Shame and despair over adultery magnified by murderer's Indian culture, court hears.