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Early childhood workers attacked by parent at daycare in front of children
Dana Pike had been trespassed from the daycare before she went in and rushed the staff.
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'Not as untouchable as you think': Victim tells man jailed for sex assaults on five young women
Crown: Connor Rhodes was "someone who was going to do what he wanted, no matter what".
Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old's body found in suitcase
Simon Carman, 45, was stopped at Bangkok Airport while boarding a Perth flight.
'There used to be help': Mentally unwell son plunged knife into dad's back as they hugged
A lawyer says a police policy change was 'breathtakingly stupid' and will cost a life.
Worker fired shots at colleague’s cars after bullying claims, court told
Judge Chris Macklin said the shooting was premeditated and caused major damage.
Man caught with objectionable images says he has no idea how they ended up on his device
Judge Peter Davey found Malcolm Granich guilty on 11 of 26 charges.
Killer serving life given extra sentence for earlier assault on ex
The offending happened in the two months before Jasmaine Reihana’s murder.
Masked intruders forced elderly man face-down, tied him up with shoelaces
They broke into the man's Huntly home at 4am and searched around with torches.
'Deliberately swerved': Driver guilty after head-on crash with police car
Mark Noel Kennard led police on a high-speed chase through a small South Island town.
Young Kiwis lured by 'Insta-worthy' lifestyles arrested in smuggling bust
NZ Customs says six people in their 20s collectively smuggled 93kg of meth from Malaysia.
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'Time was up': Jury returns verdicts in trial over drug-debt murder
The Crown said Harley Shrimpton's death was a 'consequence' for his failure to pay a debt.
Man accused of carrying fake gun through Auckland street
Police were called to Avondale about 2pm after reports of a firearm sighting.
Fresh scrutiny on Bali bombing survivor's role in meth 'shop' run from mum's house
The record haul found $350,000 in cash and 443g of meth linked to Logan Maxwell.
Soldier's Army dream over after forcing teen to perform sexual act for vape
Judge Quentin Hix denied Joshua Ford’s plea for a discharge without conviction.
Police hit 'wall of silence' amid investigation into Kaikohe teen's hit-and-run death
'A young person has lost their life and people need to start talking.'
Identity of third police officer charged with possessing objectionable publications remains secret
Three police officers were charged after a review into the McSkimming scandal.
'He provides for his family:' Fisherman loses boat after illegal netting in restricted waters
George Esela admitted to using a dragnet in a banned area on 12 occasions.
'Biggest loser will be him': Man behind $11m online lottery sentenced for illegal gambling scheme
Nearly 70,000 people bought more than 280,000 bets in the illegal lottery.
Police officer appears in court on objectionable publication charges
Three officers were charged after an investigation into the McSkimming scandal.
'Like a lost soul': Teen describes woman seen near scene of fatal stabbing
Margaret Green is accused of murdering her partner, a patched gang member, during a fight.
Kiwi allegedly assaulted man in Perth carpark – our courts block Aussie extradition request
The 'relieved' man is now living a 'pro-social' life in Gisborne with a young family.
Serial emergency call hoaxer says she made fake reports to 'get a response'
The 20-year-old already has 21 previous convictions for the same offence.
Blood-spattered woman allegedly confessed to killing partner after row
Margaret Green says she stabbed her violent Black Power partner in self-defence.
'Newmarket money lady' forfeits $3.3m after NZ's biggest money laundering case
Cathay Hua will sell her palatial home in St Heliers as part of a deal with the police.
Cartel 'holiday' ends badly for brothers with $2m cocaine in their pants
The duo from Chile got past Customs at Auckland Airport. But the win was fleeting.
Shot constable’s scar a ‘constant reminder’ of terror felt while fleeing gunman
Rami Hassan was sentenced for shooting the officer, sexually violating a woman and fraud.
Failed prosecution shines light on weaknesses in cattle-tracing system
More than 1800 cattle were registered to a lifestyle block where none were ever kept.
Father's grief spiralled into violence after dirt bike crash killed young son
A hidden ditch threw the pair from the bike. Neither was wearing protective gear.
Women were drugged, filmed and raped – but didn't know until a package arrived in the mail
'To never see your face again would be too soon,' a victim told a rapist as he was jailed.