Former Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPs
Minister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.
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High Court reserves decision on Waitangi Tribunal summons
The Crown has called the situation unorthodox and unprecedented.
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Government brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injustice
Reinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.
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Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution
It's the first time a large corporate CEO has faced charges over a workplace fatality.
Motorist terrorised after accidentally merging into gang convoy en route to deadly attack
A short time later, patched Head Hunter Charles Pongi would be killed.
Prestigious student claims he broke skulls of roommates with hammer while sleepwalking
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‘Vulnerable’ drug mule spent more on airfares than what he earned transporting meth
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Jailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner
'You should have a big sign around your neck saying dangerous', judge tells abuser.
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Estate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his son
Karen Christiansen claimed she hadn't been adequately provided for.
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Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.
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Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder
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'I do offer him forgiveness': Sister's emotional message to brother's killer
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City Gardens Apartments: Ministry now investigating, barrister says 'don't leave'
'MBIE has yet to decide whether a determination will be made' - spokeswoman.
Black Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fight
Kevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.
Lawyer for body corp of Auckland tower facing eviction applies for suspension: ‘The building is safe’
Residents in the building at 76 Albert St were threatened with having to leave by Monday.
‘Perverse sexual gratification’: NZ gym coach jailed for hundreds of offences against young athletes
Gregory Pask committed more than 250 offences against the five victims identified.
Violence was never far from surface for 'bully' who died of stab wounds, his family says
Challas Nathan died from stab wounds after a fight with his younger brother.
Emotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driver
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Identity revealed of defendant accused of killing security guard at Auckland reserve
The victim was found dead at Royal Reserve in Massey a week before Christmas.
Crown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robbery
Henry Fred has a terminal illness, the court was told.
Man who delivered unprovoked head-kick during dispute over meth quality pleads guilty to manslaughter
The unconscious victim was left in a hotel room for a week after suffering a brain bleed.
Black Power member illegally squatting on beachfront land for 11 years
Kevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside land.
Thieving dental clinic worker claims she had a medical condition that 'made her steal'
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