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Judge's full reasons for ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's case ending with conviction
The former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.
When knife-wielding teen demanded cash, shopkeeper said no - then she locked him inside
The judge urged him not to follow in the footsteps of his father.
Lawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadside
Michael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.
Editorial: The kids aren't all right
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
Youths go on overnight crime spree: Alcohol, cigarettes, lollies, ice creams stolen
The spate of thefts was part of an over 100km roundtrip from Cambridge to Waihī Beach.
Judge cites Ghahraman's 'vicarious trauma' in handing down shoplifting conviction
Once one of the Green Party's brightest stars, her political career is now in tatters.
Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
Rose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'
“I admit I am a coward and a low-life criminal, to say the least."
'Complex PTSD': Ghahraman blames threats, mental crisis for shoplifting - to learn fate on Thursday
The Crown said the offending had the hallmarks of pre-meditation.
Stakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencing
It might not just be her political career that's over.
Escaped sheep alert people to theft of tools, fuel and machinery at Showgrounds
Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.
Woolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crash
Serial burglar Logan Anaru had replaced his meds with meth, a judge was told.
'Off his head': Man arrested after assaulting police, fleeing across Auckland
The driver fled at high speed from West Auckland to Papakura before crashing.
Watch: World's dumbest criminal? Woman's idiotic act before arrest
She thought she was being smart. Her act landed her in handcuffs.
One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
Watch: Police plea after spate of Christchurch power line tampering
Recent incidents have hit areas close to schools, preschools and homes.
Copper theft on the rise in Christchurch
Police are appealing for information after a recent spate of copper thefts in Christchurch. Video / NZ Police
'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habit
The woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.
24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password
The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.
Police urge vigilance after elderly Aucklanders fleeced of thousands by cop impersonators
Police said the victims had their goodwill and trust trodden on by these scammers.