Mobster sentenced for 'execution-style' 2018 murder of innocent man
Victim David Kuka was 'simply in the wrong place at the wrong time', a judge says.
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Jurors found the young mother guilty in September of a stabbing frenzy.
New reports sought on Tauranga murder-accused's fitness to stand trial
One report will explore whether she was legally insane at the time of the alleged killing.
Woman convicted of killing her four children has convictions quashed
Kathleen Folbigg was released in June after spending 20 years in prison.
Sex abuse victim says high profile businessman who assaulted her is a 'monster'
The man groomed and abused his partner's daughter - but can never be named
'That's my boy': Young man filmed friend having sex with underage girl
He also pressured the girl into performing a sex act on him, and filmed that, too.
Former sex industry figure, 78, jailed for cocaine smuggling
The liquid cocaine was hidden in wine bottles and stored in the fridge.
'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies
The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.
Man shot by police had suffered brain damage in Tribesman gang convoy attack months earlier
Prison ordered for Kodie Remana, who was shot by police in Grey Lynn standoff.
Auckland property lawsuit: The $20 million man who offered but didn’t settle
One vendor kept a $2m deposit, second one kept $834,000. But they then went further.
Teen who killed stranger with martial arts kick released from prison
He will now serve five months of home detention for the admitted manslaughter.
Drug importer who surrendered to authorities gets sentence reduced
High Court judge gives Aiyaz Umarji credit for returning to NZ to face justice.
'Significant humiliation': Woman's photo hung publicly in agency for years
Now she is seeking compensation for the breach of her privacy and 'injury to feelings'.
Grouting Services ordered to pay $290k after worker killed by falling beam
WorkSafe prosecuted the firm over the death of a 21-year-old construction worker.
Ex-Head Hunter found guilty of meth operation based out of bail rehab centre
He was touted as a success story for the rehab centre, but police thought otherwise.
'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escape
The woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.
'My brain went ding': Juror fined $250 for contempt of court
In looking up information online the man didn't think he'd be breaking court rules.
‘A big shock’: Killed Kiwi mum in Brisbane remembered by lifelong friend
She would have celebrated her 32nd birthday on Christmas Day.
Teen who threw fatal punch and then bragged about it has appeal dismissed
The teen made a rap video bragging about the killing while he was in custody.
Refugee abused as a boy in camps grew up to become a rapist in NZ
He spent four years in refugee camps as a young child.
'Traumatised': Disabled man found face down, sleeves tied in knots to restrict his hands
It was also claimed the man's sleeves were nailed to the wall.
Govt dept apologises for using 'privacy' to avoid questions over Kiri Allan crash
Internal Affairs department still will not provide an answer on whether the taxpayer pays.
Disgraced arts patron James Wallace to leave jail today - what he can and can't do on parole
The millionaire sex offender must abide by certain rules.
Pipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans
'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.
Drunk, drugged driver fails in appeal after clocking 150km/h before injuring woman in crash
Winiata was jailed after the crash but appealed his sentence, claiming it was too harsh.
Former youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gang
He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.
Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting
Police also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.
IRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies under
The businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.
'It's a set up': Pound worker maintains he didn't poison the milk
A judge has reserved his decision after the case closed this week.
Young dad dies of asphyxia by sand while walking along beach
Andre Bradshaw died doing what he loved, going to the beach with his 2yo daughter.
'He was hunting for children': Sex offender caught trying to lure girls into car
He used promises of cash to get them into his vehicle. Two fought against him and escaped.
'Deceitful predator': Disgraced real estate agent who abused young girls declined parole
The Parole Board found O'Reilly had minimised his offending and remained an ongoing risk.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
Auckland man jailed for MIQ escape followed by crime spree
The escape was announced by then PM Jacinda Ardern in 2021.