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'Only thing left is justice': Doctor jailed for decades-long sexual abuse of girls
The 79-year-old’s victims told the court the abuse shattered their lives.
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Luck runs out for former Lotto presenter who laundered gold bullion for Comancheros commander
After five years, the entertainer can finally be named following a guilty plea today.
Mental health checks delay progress in trial for alleged murder of Tārati Buckley
The 26-year-old man remains in custody under interim name suppression.
'Somewhat reckless': Drug dealer caught after using own name to sell stolen items online
The car dealer has been jailed on drugs, weapon and receiving charges.
Teacher exposed: Auckland reliever named, faces deportation for lewd acts
His victims included a 13-year-old girl he followed in his van while exposing himself.
Man lifted pregnant partner in chokehold, stabbed her months later
A judge agreed the offending was 'callous, cruel and malicious'.
Police officer on objectionable publication charges granted interim suppression
The Wellington officer faces 10 charges in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
Killer plunged knife into man's head then made video call to friend
Kereama Rewita pleaded guilty to murder at the High Court in Napier.
Machete-wielding man challenged police to shoot him – an officer bravely tackled him
Now Taniora Peri has acknowledged the officer's actions likely saved his life that day.
Former prominent sportsman caught 'morning-after' drink driving: Judge grants suppression
Lawyer: He’s done three million times more than a person who appears on a charge of this.
'Burn her': Sect leader brainstormed with followers, children on how to dispose body
Police found a trove of recorded sermons in which Liu discussed mistreating the 'traitor'.
Pregnant woman tried to protect unborn baby with her hands while partner kicked her stomach
Tane McGregor-Tuirirangi also stomped on her head several times in front of her kids.
'On left in the swamp is where the gun is': Suicide note led police to alleged murder weapon
The gun used to kill Harley Shrimpton has been a focus in the trial over his death.
One dead after car crashes into Auckland shopping complex
The car reportedly hit a food outlet at the Red Beach shopping centre just after midday.
Customs seized 8.3 million cigarettes in four months, worth $17.2m on market
The haul amounts to nearly 70,000 cigarettes seized daily.
Photos hint at fugitive gang leader’s luxury life as global manhunt continues
Iziah Utai is shown in an Emirates business class cabin in photos tagged Middle East.
NZ Herald Live: Police speak to media about missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker
NZ Herald Live: Police speak to media about missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker. Video / RNZ
'Significant neglect': Mum who turned away Plunket nurses jailed over toddler's starvation death
Her disabled 19‑month‑old son, Tūwharetoa, lost 27% of his body weight before his death.
Convicted Northland child sex offender gets no discount for motocross stardom
A judge has told Mitchell Nield his previous good character means nothing.
Fatal assault in central Auckland
One person has died following an assault on Wellesley St East in Auckland City. Video / NZ Herald
'He knew exactly what was going on': Disguised getaway driver jailed for Noel Leeming ag rob
Judge: 'You and your group of robbers got away with $15,231 worth of gear'.
'Threat of fire': Voice messages 'powerful evidence' in 'man cave' arson trial
'Your s***’s already f***in’ burnt' a message said moments before the fire.
'Killing him was of no use to me': Murder-accused told police he only meant to 'scare' man
Piripi Tukaokao said he didn't remember pulling the trigger when he shot Harley Shrimpton.
'Significant risk of a lethal shot': Judge jails twins over daylight shotgun robbery
The blast went through a car window as victims were trying to flee.
'Extreme self-defence': Racially-abused man cleared after leaving aggressor with brain injury
Juan Manuel Leon Sandoval kicked the man in the head after being chased several times.
‘Cruel, inhumane’ prison placement: Gangster’s mercy bid rejected in 200kg meth scheme
Comanchero Tyson Daniels has been placed in a unit intended for the worst of the worst.
'Irreplaceable' link to late mother stolen in spate of medical centre burglaries
Chrystal Hoeta was involved in a run of thefts at Auckland medical centres.
Man arrested after disorder in Auckland suburb leads to meth find
A 23-year-old man was arrested for possessing methamphetamine for supply.
Woman finally sentenced for 2006 cold medicine meth case after fleeing NZ for 20 years
Amanda McJarrow left the country on a fake passport before she could be sentenced.
Why a recidivist paedophile may never be released from prison
He joined a paedophile ring in the early 80s, then kept offending for 40 years.