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‘Total rubbish’: Polkinghorne faces off with prosecutor at inquiry
He was acquitted of murdering Pauline Hanna in 2024. Now he is testifying at her inquest.
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Epsom attacks accused due back in court after delayed appearance
The 49-year-old faces 17 charges, including two of wounding with intent.
Woman woke with no memory - then discovered videos of her being raped
Caleb McLeod threatened her family after she found the recordings on his phone.
Three weeks set down for trial in Kaea Karauria murder case
The trial will take place in Palmerston North, starting on October 27.
Person critically injured after alleged stabbing on Auckland’s K Road
Police were called to Karangahape Rd at about 4.20am.
Robbers found sleeping on mattress in garage after targeting shop for vapes
The three men wore hoods and held weapons as they stormed the Four Square in Cambridge.
Woman bashed stranger who was waiting to catch a bus home
Saige Maraia Tiopir, 25, had not long been out of jail before the Hamilton attack.
Senior police officer used work devices to access child sex abuse material while on duty
Matthew Rogers was charged after an internal review following the Jevon McSkimming case.
The extraordinary life of the Takapuna fraudster accused of killing his wife for $7m
Alex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.
Teen avoids prison after group's 'shameful' spree of smash-and-grabs
The group caused more than $20,000 in damage across six businesses.
Woman admits supplying friend with prescription medication after overdoses
The defendant's phone searches included 'How much propranolol could kill you'.
Whānau angry after man who bludgeoned 8yo boy detained as special patient
Police dropped Charles Wharton at the boy's house just before the attack.
Back in court: Fraud-accused pensioner arrested at Auckland Airport
Serene Miranda Peters, 68, was arrested after arriving at the airport from overseas.
Woman allegedly attacked in Epsom rampage thankful for kickboxing skills
The jogger said she needed stitches afterwards.
Defendant absent from court after violent, pantless Epsom rampage
A teen cyclist is said to have suffered 'life-altering' injuries and a dog died.
Mongols MC gang busted after alleged Mexican cartel drug links, five arrested
US information led police to target Mongols' associates in the North Island.
Police seek wanted man believed to be in Christchurch
Charles John Tawha has a warrant for his arrest.
Police restrain jewellery, luxury cars, homes worth $10m linked to 515kg meth case
The restrained assets include residential and commercial property.
Three arrested after alleged shoplifting spree across Hutt Valley
Two women and one man are facing multiple charges each.
Man accused of Epsom rampage due in court facing more than a dozen charges
The 49-year-old faces 14 charges, including two of wounding with intent.
'Selfish behaviour': Woman jailed for sexually abusing partner's teen son
The woman remains in a relationship with the 13-year-old's father.
Watch: Dramatic arrest after dog killed in ‘incredibly violent’ Epsom events
Video footage depicts the moment police intervene in a violent Epsom rampage. Video / Andre Lipa
Burglar targeted home twice 'to pay for child's headstone'
Judge says Haami Te Hore's violation of a couple's space was 'overwhelming'.
Teen who stabbed adversary in back amid melee admits murder
After inflicting the 8.5cm stab wound, he lunged the knife at a second teen's abdomen.
'Doesn’t meet my expectations': Minister pauses $9m prisoner massage plan
The scheme for inmates was expected to provide 111 hours weekly at $175 an hour.
'Ready for the mess': Gang members' texts aired in fatal fire murder trial
Murder-accused Mangu Kaha members allegedly lit a number of fires to earn their patches.
Mother of man accused of school mass shooting threats claims police made her lie
The Crown says the woman is lying to protect her son, Tiedan Huo, who is on trial.
Restriction zone eased for paramedic who sexually assaulted patients in ambulance
Christopher King was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison in 2014.
'Stealing to order': NZ's retail theft rates hit record numbers
Experts say the rise isn't just about the higher cost of living.