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A group of kids, the youngest aged 12, caught breaking into cars
They were caught interfering with vehicles in the Waikanae Beach area in the early hours.
Man charged in relation to Wgtn shooting
The 21-year-old will appear in court this afternoon.
How a single punch shattered the lives of one young couple
Violent attack at New Plymouth bar shows the "danger of alcohol and youth", judge says.
High school avoids prosecution after student drowns
Instead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.
'I'm sorry': Surprise twist in Depp v Heard trial
A recent deposition revealed an unexpected twist in the defamation case.
Money twist in Elon Musk and Amber Heard's relationship
Musk was quite generous during the couple's brief relationship.
Auckland man charged with manslaughter, three weeks after fatal shooting
The defendant, already in custody for a related charge, has been granted name suppression.
Christmas Day tragedy: Charge filed against driver alleged to have killed mum of six
The 28-year-old driver is making his first appearance today at Auckland District Court.
'P*** off to your country': Bartender cleared for attempting citizen's arrest after racist remarks
The Colombian conceded he could have acted differently; judge said actions were justified.
Editorial: MIQ lottery was stacked against too many
OPINION: Our editorial on the court ruling against components of Covid border management.
High Court declines to declare sole mana whenua rights for Auckland
High Court declines to recognise Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has exclusive mana whenua rights.
Heartbroken Kiwis call for Government to apologise after MIQ court victory
Grounded Kiwis spokeswoman stayed up all night in London, waiting to be vindicated.
Watch: Chilling moment Alec Baldwin learns of Rust death
New footage shows the moments before and after the tragic shooting on the Rust set.
Veteran radio host brands Johnny Depp a 'huge narcissist'
The outspoken host made many claims about the actor during a recent radio show.
Officer: 'No injuries' on Amber Heard after fight with Depp
Police officers responding to penthouse immediately after fight saw no marks on her face.
'Monster': Chief executive who filmed himself raping young girl finally named
Sex offender's former colleagues were given trauma counselling.
Details pulled from Courts website, victim to be told
The victim's relationship to the offender was published on the courts website.
Father 'furious' about discharge of son who had been threatening suicide
Liam Booth was found dead in a park near his Beckenham home.
Shock twist about witness at Depp trial
Psychologist who made bombshell claims about Amber Heard may not be a credible witness.
'I was terrified of him': Survivor of serial teen rapist speaks out about 'calculating predator' at school
Victims confront serial teen sex offender who changed the trajectory of many young lives.
'A lucky break': Teen rapist avoids jail for 'appalling' attacks on girls
'I truly feared for my life that night and that terror never left me.'
Explosive claims about Johnny Depp's finger
The house manager who found Depp's severed fingertip has testified in court.
Judge threatens to remove laughing Johnny Depp fans from courtroom
Judge Azcarate has lashed out at laughing fans during the defamation trial.
Depp recording warned of a 'bloodbath'
Audio clips played to the jurors of actor shouting vulgarities at his wife.
Unlawful: Homeless and mentally unwell man locked up for longer than law allowed
Victims and defendants are suffering the consequences of delays in mental health reports.
Bizarre detail exposed about Amber Heard's online support
A strange detail has emerged about the actress's army of supporters on social media.
Mum, two babies killed: Coroner calls for national review of country intersections
Widespread rural intersection review recommended after mum, babies killed in crash.
Kris Jenner's murderous claim about Blac Chyna
The famous "momager" has made a shocking new claim against her son's ex.
Winona forever: Court hears how Amber Heard felt about Depp's tattoo
The latest court hearing has revealed what Heard thought of her ex-husband's tattoo.
Fraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotels
Benjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.
Spat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High Court
Valuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.
'I'll wipe them out': Man who threatened Māori convicted under hate speech laws
The man threatened to kill Māori and burn down marae.
'Want to see crazy?': Disturbing Depp video airs in bitter court battle
As Depp and Heard's acrimonious court battle heats up, frightening footage has been aired.