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Homicide victim left hospital to get McDonald's for his brother, and never returned
CCTV footage, messaging, and family accounts shed light on Harley Shrimpton's final day.
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'Swear on my granddaughter's life': Witness denies framing woman for 'man cave' arson
The defence claims the woman hacked Laura Williams' social media account.
'Lived in the shadows': Former teacher jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable child
The victim said Warren Togiatama’s actions left her carrying a 'heavy cloak' of pain.
'I felt like it': Teen slashed with machete, stomped on as 250-person party shut down
The victim is still suffering from the attack by Hayze Watene-Kumeroa and Kawariki Emery.
'You're just a pathetic little boy': Daughter confronts gang member who killed her dad
Erueti Wirihana has now been sentenced for killing Eddie Peters in 2018.
'He would have shown kindness': Grieving family's compassion for driver after fatal crash
A judge praised the family, saying their stance has restored his faith in human decency.
'All your s***'s already burnt': Woman allegedly set fire to her partner's 'man cave' after fight
Laura Williams allegedly left three threatening voice messages for her partner.
'Never forgive you': Father cuts ties with sex offender, then learns his daughter was abused by him
Peter Lindsay Robinson groomed the primary school-aged girl, bribing her with takeaways.
'We’re Charlie's voice now': Whānau condemn killer who stabbed partner's voice box
Tupaea Kerr told his partner the day before her death he was going to slit her throat.
Teen dies after days of illness at home, parents convicted of neglect
By the time the couple sought medical help, it was too late for their son.
'Have I ever killed you before?': Prison for drink-driver who taunted cousin moments before death
'The dangerousness of your driving was obvious. Your driving was persistently erratic.'
'Go, go, go': Man allegedly shot dead 'execution-style' over drug debt
Piripi Tukaokao and Tuara Heke face charges related to Harley Shrimpton's death.
Body in bag trial: Bruises suggest 70yo woman’s wrists bound prior to death
Pathologist Kilak Kesha also outlined facial and head bruises.
'House of horrors': Jury convicts man of assaults on woman, teen and dog
Judge told jurors to ignore the man's remark about women, when deciding if he was guilty.
'Causing havoc': Crime spree lands teen behind bars for smash-and-grabs
The 19-year-old left a trail of victims across the Waikato.
Ferrari-driving businessman says he was forced to help with record $100m meth plot
Someone close to the freight logistics expert had offered his name to the Comancheros.
Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo in illegal prostitution ring fights to stay in NZ
Nishanth Prahladan was linked to a Rotorua sex ring involving women and teen girls.
Case of the disappearing cows: Hundreds of animals registered to small beachside home
Prosecutors say the false NAIT records left animals effectively untraceable.
How an imprisoned gang boss bought a $3.8m mansion. As well as a bar. And a cafe
Comanchero president in prison worked with accountant to launder drug money.
Medical professional beat her son with a stick, striking him up to 40 times for taking food
She accused her son of eating food she had prepared for the week and of taking money.
'Gross lack of care': Caregiver beat, ridiculed woman who was left in bed with near fatal wound
Susan Erutoe was paid by the state to care for two disabled adults.
'Really good mum': Late gang-boss' daughter sentenced for role in drug-supply operation
Monica Taiatini has been sentenced for her part in Operation Highwater.
Police officer describes bar manager as 'one of the most difficult' drink-drivers he's ever dealt with
Now Gabrielle Lores has lost her bar manager licence as a result.
Identity of ‘revered’ gang member in two of NZ’s biggest drug busts revealed
The Comanchero is serving a life term after importing 200kg of drugs while behind bars.
'Terrified': Bullet from drive-by shooting just missed occupant who was watching TV
The shooting stemmed from a $40,000 drug debt owed to the King Cobras gang.
Police chase alleged shoplifter through West Auckland mall carpark
The dramatic moment a plainclothes officer outpaces and catches the 50-year-old "recidivist". Video / NZ Police
'Rung the cops, stayed inside': Jailed killer reflects on what he should have done that night
Michael Murray killed Connor Morris in 2014 during a West Auckland street fight.
'The biggest loser will be him': Car dealer made $11m running illegal online lottery
Waiariki McIlroy-Jones offered up big prizes, but was breaking Gambling Act rules.
Head stomped and run over: Recidivist attacker won't say why he targeted stranger
He denies gang affiliations but admits he tried to take the victim's Black Power patch.
'Did my dad see the truck?': Daughter's questions to father's crash killer
Tangaroa Paki's car had substandard brakes, a bald tyre, no WOF and poor suspension.