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Kim Dotcom loses latest extradition bid, faces at least 30-year US jail term
Lawyer says the net mogul faces a sentence of up to 150 years with no chance of parole.
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'Betrayal and disloyalty': Man died in back seat of car while mates worked out cover story
Zain Taikato Fox died after an alleged gang attack but his mates said he was hit by a car.
'Cancel their visas': Coin Saver staff allegedly slept in storerooms, underpaid by $1m
Snehal Patel allegedly threatened to deport workers if they spoke up.
Cops on trial: 1985 murder file shows officers knew of damaging witness statement
Alan Hall spent 17 years in jail for a wrongful conviction. Now two cops could face jail.
'One of the worst': Judge condemns man's decade of child sex crimes
Glen Connor continued offending even after his devices were seized from his home.
Police seize ‘truckload of cannabis’ from vacant rentals in week-long operation
Officers seized 1532 cannabis plants from 17 properties, weighing a total of 1.367 tonnes.
Two elderly ex-cops on trial for perverting justice at 1986 murder trial
Alan Hall spent 17 years in jail and more on parole before his Supreme Court exoneration.
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.
Inside 'the Ark': How a blindfolded TV singer became leader of a deadly cult
Kaixiao Liu killed Shulai Wang, whose body was found in a bag in Auckland's Gulf Harbour.
Auckland cult leader and wife guilty of killing follower, desecrating body, witness tampering
The wife and parents of 'the Ark' founder Kaixiao Liu were also found guilty.
From teen killer to foreman: Judge grants mercy after ex-con's meth plot setback
When a friend from his rough childhood emerged from the shadows, a bad decision followed.
Attack at Hamilton service station seriously injures two, man arrested
Police were called at about 10pm to Avalon Dr, Nawton, after reports of people fighting.
'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.
Police continue to investigate string of school threats | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin explains what's behind the school threats. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'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.