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Access to privileged info may be key to proving innocence, MPs are told
Without access to privileged information, the commission's work might be "torpedoed".

Suspected affair led to machete murder of church bell-ringer
The killer murdered the church bell-ringer after discovering texts sent to his wife.

Drunk-driver swerved to avoid rabbit, killed 8yo girl in crash
Driver has consumed six Vodka Cruiser drinks during kids' trip to watering hole.

Russian billionaire's drink-driving trial stalls
Mikhail Khimich failed to appear in court today because he was medically unfit to fly.

A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.

Auckland teacher denies indecency charges
Benjamin Swann is accused of indecently touching seven young boys.

Woman 'terrified' alleged secret filmer on bail
Woman's father says she is distraught and unable to sleep.

Man in court charged over gang boss shooting at Harley Davidson shop
The 39-year-old man faces charge of attempted murder.

Woman, 19, charged after motorist stabbed at intersection
The charged teen and the victim were not known to each other, police say.

Prominent Kiwi entertainer placed wife in headlock
The entertainer "lost what was a promising career in the media", his lawyer said.

Courtroom tears: Bartender accused of fatal Queen St assault
A 24-year-old man later died in hospital following the alleged attack.

Queen St assault victim dies in hospital
A 24-year-old victim died surrounded by family today.

Charges follow Kelston and central city assaults
A 20-year-old man is due to appear in Waitakere District Court today.

Kiwi accused of using Bitcoin business as front for million-dollar drug ring
Items seized by police included cash, drugs and a top-end Lamborghini sports car.

What will happen to the Australian children of ISIS
Taken to a war zone at 11-years-old and married to her father's friend at 13.

Hidden toilet camera: Top Defence Force attache guilty
The former Assistant Chief of Navy's fate was in the hands of 12 jurors.

Parents claim Waikato DHB investigated itself over complaint
The Waikato DHB deputy chair says she didn't have jurisdiction to refer the matter on.

Police conduct: allegations and upheld complaints by the numbers
Police advocate says demand for police services outstretched the ability to provide them.

Lover to join Ports of Auckland fraudster in prison
Paul Bainbridge and Litia Vuniduvu stole more than $360,000 of ratepayers' money.

Police raids and Comanchero arrests continue
More arrests are likely, while a 40-year-old Kiwi man faces extradition from Sydney.

'Appalling' thefts left no money for mother's funeral
Offending 'left late mother's estate destitute and unable to pay for her funeral'.

Name stays secret for police officer charged with indecent assault
The incident came after officers were allegedly seen drinking from a baton-shaped glass.

'Kiwi embassy in Washington run like Dad's Army'
The final arguments are being heard in the trial of NZ's former Assistant Chief of Navy.

Test case for meth sentencings underway at Court of Appeal
Lawyers have questioned the effectiveness of long prison sentences

'That was not me' - embassy staffer accused of planting toilet cam
Defence Force worker at the Washington embassy bought a hidden camera in 2014.

Second attack on prison staff in three days
More than 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.

Ban on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegal
Corrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal