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Police officer appears in court on objectionable publication charges
Three officers were charged after an investigation into the McSkimming scandal.
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'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.
'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.
'Took it like a champ': Man shoots partner in head while holding baby
Anastasia Storie-Cole wasn't allowed to leave and had a pellet in her head for four days.
How one bold mistake ended a prolific string of thefts
Jennette Wikaira was photographed running through a backyard with $30k of valuable items.
Man, 70, back in court over assault charge laid more than 20 years ago
Police recently caught up with John Thornton after he missed his 2006 court date.
Man caught after sending a link with 216 child sex abuse files to an undercover investigator
Michael Gray-Kippax had been collecting the material for more than a decade.
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.