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'Stewing in resentment': How a chicken feud escalated to murder
It was agreed the brutal killing was inexcusable. But it wasn't murder, his lawyer argued.
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'He kept howling': Polkinghorne's sister testifies as coronial inquest ends
Ruth Hughes was never called to testify at her brother's murder trial.
'That's payment for the car:' Woman kidnapped, sexually violated by man who's been jailed 14 times
Judge: 'The trauma you caused her is deep and far-reaching'.
The kidnapping case that could keep an offender behind bars for life
On Case by Case, Jane Yee speaks with Open Justice reporters Al Williams and Ric Stevens about the case, and how preventive detention works.
Man raped young girl, then threatened to release explicit images if she told anyone
Judge says Jason Goodwin's behaviour against two girls was 'very serious' and 'degrading'.
Former rich-lister convicted of drink-driving loses name suppression bid
The property developer took his fight all the way to the Supreme Court.
'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'.
Police win $92k windfall as they hunt down Mongols drug-deal assets
No one has laid claim to the cash, which has been under a restraining order since 2021.
'Persistent and calculated': Woman left semi-conscious after being attacked by jealous partner
Jordan Roberts punched, kicked and bit his partner, leaving her with multiple injuries.
He was 17 when he murdered for a car. Was life imprisonment justified?
Shaun Karauria stabbed Sandeep Dhiman nine times, then returned to attack him again.
Children's author pushed 12-year-old off his bike – then hurled it at him
Lucas Remmerswaal has unsuccessfully appealed his conviction for assaulting the boy.
Woman discovered she'd been violated while chatting with her rapist online the next day
Lee Edri was previously jailed for the sexual violation of another young woman.
Inside the 5-year operation that netted a former Lotto presenter and others
They dreamed of a legitimate medical cannabis business, but with meth trade seed money.
A dirty business: Laundromat owner paid men to damage store he saw as competition
Timothy Jeffs warned the new owners: 'If you open the shop, I will damage it.'
‘Can’t get any fresher’: Diver fined over illegal crayfishing in Queenstown tourism experience
David Casey gathered crayfish for a helicopter tour without permits.
'Air rifles kill': Ex-negotiator on police response in Sylvia Park shooting
Cop who shot dead armed man would've been guided by their training, Lance Burdett says.
Woman hospitalised after seizures linked to injury from Epsom attacks
An Auckland Grammar student also remains critically ill after being hit by a stolen car.
Watch: 'You killed your wife,' Polkinghorne told at coronial inquest
The acquitted murder defendant acknowledged he has told many lies since his wife's death.
Armed robber spent 21st in jail after notching up eight armed robberies
Harlem Jamieson told report writers he didn't care if he was jailed for a long time.
'You killed your wife': Philip Polkinghorne confronted at coronial inquest
Prosecutor Alysha McClintock questioned him under oath. Video / TVNZ / Pool
Person seriously injured in alleged Te Atatū stabbing, man charged
Charges laid include wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and stalking.
Woman says 'stresses' led to 'extraordinarily brutal' knife attack on toddler
Alka Dahiya has been sent to prison for the attempted murder of the boy.
'I'm not sexually attracted to children': Convicted child rapist makes bid for parole
Nicholas Reekie told the Parole Board he wasn't in a 'healthy space' when he offended.
Flatmate's jealous obsession ends in roadside stabbing of romantic rival
Andrew Coyle stabbed his victim four times during a confrontation in West Auckland.
'A living hell': Recidivist sex offender jailed for sexual abuse of boy
'For over a decade his actions have haunted me every day of my life.'
Exonerated ex-prisoner Alan Hall and brothers react to cops’ acquittal
Two police officers were accused of perverting justice 40 years ago. Video / NZ Herald
'Cowardly': Notorious mobster freed on parole after serving less than half his time
Poutawa 'Puk' Kireka says he has handed his gang patch back and left the Mongrel Mob.
'F*** me dead': Exonerated ex-murder defendant Alan Hall responds to cops' acquittal
Hall was exonerated by the Supreme Court in 2022, receiving NZ's largest payout.
House of Shem brothers cite dad's death as catalyst for $200k benefit fraud
A judge told the siblings to get back into their work once their sentences are finished.
Worker takes employer to ERA over ‘downgraded’ ute
Open Justice reporter Brianna McIlraith joins Jane Yee on Case by Case to explain what happens when complaints go through the Employment Relations Authority.