Christmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-five
Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
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Auckland couple used children as 'puppets' in tax evasion scheme
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Fatal Wellsford shooting: Man denies murder
Not guilty pleas were entered today in the High Court at Auckland.
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Teen won't deny charges related to school lockdown
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Demerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert says
A demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.
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Dunedin girls' home sex abuser takes case to Criminal Cases Review Commission - but refused parole
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Twelve years after teen's murder, killer reveals 'strange' motive
Christopher Wayne Patterson murdered Michael Hutchings in 2008.
Back to jail: Child rapist found with sex-abuse material
Judge calls Pierre John Parsons' offending 'vile and degrading'.
Violent Wellington park robbery: Gang members accused of daylight heist
One of the victims needed surgery for injuries they sustained.
'Hooked': Louise Nicholas' daughter on meth battle; mugshot shows addiction reality
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US riots: Biden doesn't endorse impeachment, although Trump 'unfit'
"If we were six months out, we should be doing everything to get him out of office."
Former jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor to be released from prison
The high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.
Police fired sponge rounds at prisoners during Waikeria standoff
'He couldn't breathe properly and he sounded really scared'
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Mosque shootings: Families to get information package on how loved ones died
Packages will also include the last photos of victims as they entered the mosques.
Hamilton District Court lockdown lifted after Covid-19 scare
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Kane Wayman homicide: Fourth person in court charged with Christchurch murder
A fourth person has appeared in court charged in relation to Kane Wayman's murder
Fourth person charged with murder over Christchurch homicide
Christchurch Police have arrested a fourth person following the death of Kane Wayman.
Christchurch homicide: Third suspect arrested and charged with murder
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US court clears way for execution of woman who cut baby from womb
Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, could be executed in 10 days.
Rowdy Auckland: Nearly 300,000 noise complaints in five years
Ratepayers have spent millions of dollars trying to keep the peace.
Jail drama: 19 inmates on the roof of Waikeria Prison burning mattresses
Offenders allegedly used toilet doors as weapons against staff.
Sophie Elliott's dad, Gil: Long way to go before victims gain rightful status
OPINION: New Zealand's justice system continues to favour the offender over the victim.
Smoke and mirrors: The story of a thieving 'trader' with many names
Rod Richard Makatea, Rodney Crichton and Rodney McCall are all the same man.
Premium: Maria Fretwell's killer walked free - did the justice system fail her?
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'Womb Raider': Judge delays execution of the only woman on US death row
Execution of a mother-of-four who stalked and killed a pregnant woman has been delayed.
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Cruise company takes legal action to prevent White Island victims suing
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