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The syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.
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Murderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.
Name suppression extended for man charged with murder of Nelson policewoman
The 32-year-old is set to appear in the High Court at Nelson next month.
1000 crimes in nine months: Email swindler targeted vulnerable, elderly, 'technologically illiterate'
Jordan Hall was awaiting trial for $179k in thefts when he defrauded IRD of $138k.
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Officers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into court
Knives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.
Revealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into court
A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.
'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car back
The victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.
Coromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to Wellington
An animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.
'Absolutely disgusting': Father of teen fatally run down outside nightclub reacts to parole decision
The male defendant appeared before the Parole Board for the first time today.
Women charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae named
The boy died in November following an alleged assault.
'The kids won't shut up': Court cuts sentence for mum who killed infant, condemns absent dad
'The kids won't be safe,' she had previously warned her ex-partner.
Fears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'
A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.
How a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case
'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.
'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s family
Lance Hall fatally stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae at an apartment complex.
Leading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisons
Brownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.
High-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeiture
They were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.
Estranged daughter awarded $372k after being cut from mother's will
The mother updated her will stipulating she was to be left nothing due to her 'behaviour'.
Home detention for ex-Killer Beez member who planned rogue hit on rival gang member
The judge said the defendant has a tough road ahead after handing in his patch.
Fateful call: Skipper told sandbar decision 'the one you regret the most'
Kevin McQuire pleaded guilty earlier this year over Clarks Beach boating tragedy.
Son revealed as murder-accused of woman found dead in her home
Jennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.
Man ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly woman
He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.
Kiwi nurse's relationship with baby's dad was 'too soon' but not misconduct
The High Court has overturned the nurse's professional misconduct finding.
'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detention
Dali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.
'No cure for foolishness:' Man who sold stolen property online was 'a bit of a fool'
Abhinav Dutt's lawyer said his offending was very much out of character.
Police admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.
‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again
Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.
Christchurch dog walker murder: Killer jailed, but avoids life sentence
Bailey Messervy has been jailed for life for murdering Nigel Wilson.
Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
'Implausible, even fanciful:' Judge's reaction to man's claims he didn't know goods were stolen
Police seized 6000 stolen items after executing search warrants in Operation Trump Card.
'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in court
People wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.
'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist
'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.
Sex worker who fatally stabbed beloved father jailed after judge rejects rape claim
The father-of-two from Ghana bled to death after having an artery severed in his arm.