Dave Letele says Nate Nauer sentencing 'absolutely disgraceful'
The community advocate said the radio star had turned his life around for the better.
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The rise and fall of radio star unmasked as gang’s money launderer
The Mai FM host bought expensive cars on behalf of the Comancheros to launder dirty cash.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Retiree loses $150k in bogus HSBC-branded investment scam
The scam looked so real even experts were taken in.
Meth-using killer fails in appeal against murder conviction
Moetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.
Why breaching name suppression in the Ruakākā homicide case is such a big deal
A breach is considered contempt of court - a serious offence.
Sick of crime, he closed his dairy and opened a cafe. Thieves struck again
Cash register ripped out and stolen from cafe in Whangārei.
'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attack
The victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.
Armed police’s search yields $1400 of meth and loaded shot gun
Three men have been charged with drug-related offences as a part of Operation Cobalt.
Police to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the week
About 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.
Person arrested after allegedly stealing car, fleeing 30km down Auckland motorway
Police responded to reports of a car being stolen on McClymonts Rd, Albany.
Motorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roads
State Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.
No body, no weapon murder case: Ex-prison guard to face retrial; new date confirmed
Michael McGrath disappeared in 2017 and has never been found.
AI used across ‘multiple departments’ in NZ camera surveillance
Analysis times for three months of video could be cut down from six weeks to two hours.
Giant 140kg shipment of meth bound for NZ uncovered in Canada
The smuggling find comes after a string of record-breaking drug busts.
Animals shot dead by police: The numbers are revealed
Cows, dogs, sheep, deer, even a hare, all come in the firing line.
Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'
Footage shows victim being punched, kicked and stomped while lying motionless on ground.
More funding for frontline cops, but programme to tackle repeat child offenders bypassed
Budget commits an extra $50.8m to maintain frontline police numbers.
Cops crack down on Anzac Day dirt bikers: Three vehicles seized after properties searched
Police searched three properties in Takanini, Pakuranga and Ōtara.
Bystanders at East Auckland kids’ football practice help catch bag-snatcher
The man was seen running barefoot with a bag in his hand, being chased by another man.
Homicide probe: Police raid property in connection with man’s death
Richard Leman's body was found inside a car parked in a garage in Rangiora last month.
Business ram-raided in South Waikato
Four people allegedly used a vehicle to break into the business.
'You get to make a difference': Police leader nabs award for search and rescue efforts
Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.
Loafers Lodge fire homicide inquiry: Police work through list of suspects
At least six bodies have been found, and there are fewer than 20 people unaccounted for.
Manhunt launched after teen girl shot in road rage incident
Police want public's help finding a 2009 Mazda Axela, rego NGL15 - caution urged if seen.
Wellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risks
Rules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.
Loafers Lodge director says building had monthly service checks by fire technicians
Gregory Mein says they engaged the appropriate experts to make sure building was in order.
‘Appalling violence’: Vehicle of interest revealed after girl, 15, shot in road rage incident
Police are appealing for motorists who saw the road rage incident and shooting.
Arrests after police car allegedly shot at in Bay of Plenty
Police were not ruling out further arrests.
Crackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for good
More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.
Matamata murderer Greg Meads denied parole again
Horse breeder who murdered his wife in Matamata makes new claims at Parole Board hearing
Man arrested after armed police surround house in Ranui, West Auckland
A man will appear in court today on family harm charges.
Sex offender back on dating apps days after return to community
Sex offender appears on Tinder profile after prison sentenced swapped to home detention.
Convicted rapists at centre of bar drink spiking, sex assaults case will keep names secret - for now
Two main offenders in Mama Hooch bar stupefying and sex assault case still can't be named.