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Teen wounded as bullets ripped through lounge in 10-second drive-by shooting
Darwin Howe peppered the Wainuiomata home with a military-style semi-automatic firearm.
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Girl died after days of illness as mum and aunt argued over who would help
The sisters have both been sentenced on a charge of manslaughter.
Supreme Court: Crown says Watson had a 'long-harboured intention to kill'
The Crown claims its case is overwhelming, even without a controversial photo montage.
Scott Watson appeal: Watson was only man with his eyes half-closed in police montage
The appeal challenges a 2024 ruling that found no miscarriage of justice.
How two dealers' plans for new drug network led to fatal shooting in supermarket carpark
The robbery ended in just over a minute, and the volley of shots lasted three seconds.
'Dangerous' dog mauled girl a day after release from pound over earlier attack
The girl suffered serious facial injuries requiring surgery.
'One of the deepest wounds': Woman kept supplying friend prescription drug despite overdoses
The defence said the woman was significantly unwell and believed she was helping a friend.
'I was choking, panicking': Resident recounts decision to jump from burning bedroom on third floor
Faamatala Sili said thick smoke left him no choice but to jump to a neighbouring roof.
'Completely innocent party': Four defence lawyers blame one man for deadly Loafers Lodge fire
Esarona Lologa has already been jailed for lighting the blaze that killed five men.
Silenced alarm left Loafers Lodge's third floor without warning before deadly blaze
Four people allegedly responsible for fire safety at the boarding house are now on trial.
Meth-fuelled home invader armed with samurai sword targeted Porsche
The victim died days after detailing the trauma of the home invasion.
Shooting 'wildly': Dog walker hid with her pet as shots rang out
Doreion Peri Ropata Hard's associates have pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery.
'I saw a big shatter': Woman describes gunfire at ute before fatal shot
Doreion Hard was killed after a drug deal went wrong in a supermarket carpark.
'Look her in the eye': Rapist keeps head low, eyes down at sentencing
The judge said Andrew Riley downplayed the extent of his crimes and blamed the victim.
'He's in a bad way': Panicked call to 111 after man shot in ute
Doreion Hard was allegedly shot after taking drugs from two men in a supermarket carpark.
Prosthetic undies, small condoms and a can of coke: Workplace dispute ends up in the ERA
Sex toy supplier worker claims she had no choice but to quit the job she loved.
Real estate agency fined $18k after six-year breach
One Up Realty ignored repeated reminders that it was not complying with the law.
'A massive shock': Grieving family arrive to find fire victim's home ransacked
On the day Ian Moller died in hospital, two men received gang patches at nearby cemetery.
Who's paying? BNZ and council settle $130m quake-building dispute in secret
The confidential settlement averts a 10-week High Court trial in Wellington.
'He should have been flown': Stoic farmer died after burning 30% of body in rubbish fire
Coroner: A five-hour delay in obtaining specialist care reduced his chances of survival.
'It was my job to make the decision': Police officer explains fatal shooting of unarmed man
Kaoss Price was shot in the chest as he tried to flee from police in a stranger's car.
Officer repeatedly called ‘mate’ during interview after fatal shooting of an unarmed man
NZ police kill at 11 times the rate of the UK, four times the rate of Australia.
Unrepentant real estate agent: 'We erupted with rage at having to do this course'
Janet Dickson is on the brink of losing her licence but says she stands by her decision.
'I would never jeopardise my life': Gang member denies ordering fatal fires
Pensioner Ian Moller died after one of three fires at the Kāinga Ora flats in 2024.
'I'm weeping': Real estate agent's 30-year career at risk after ruling on Māori tikanga course
Janet Dickson has been fighting the lawfulness of the course for nearly three-years.
Jailed sex offender kicked court cell wall 12 times, before ripping a panel off
Jason Curtis damaged the cell out of frustration at the course of his trial.
'By a very narrow margin:' Jailed woman given final chance after six habeas corpus applications
Riiria Jade Tatana's allegations were often expressed in intemperate and abusive language.
'Careful, that's all': Accused and witness allegedly discussed what to say at murder trial
Reardon Kamaru is on trial, with others, for arson and the murder of Ian Moller.
Tetraplegic spent 12 hours in chair with a full catheter bag and no overnight carer
Deputy Health & Disability Commissioner: 'I am holding HealthCare NZ responsible'.
'Straight out bullying': First they tried to take his gang patch, then they went for his rugby jersey
Mongrel Mob member Syd Te Rata's lawyer has described the prosecution as 'stupid'.
Tenant evicted after Kāinga Ora staff find dirty flat unfit for habitation
The floors were heavily soiled with dirt, animal excrement and rotting food.
'A bit blurry': Witness changes account in fatal fire murder trial
The witness said he may have confused the night he saw a man accused of murder.