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Murderer brother claims younger sibling asked to be shot
Brooklyn Jenkins shot his brother, Kyle, in the head, then rolled his body down a bank.
Case by Case Explains: Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal
Brianna McIlraith from the Open Justice team explains the process for holding teachers accountable on Case by Case with Jane Yee.
Cop accused of tipping off drug dealers suspended on pay while awaiting April trial
Peter Gray allegedly alerted drug suppliers to planned police search warrants.
Mum who served jail time granted chance to prove she didn't injure her baby
New evidence suggests medical reasons might have caused a baby's brain and rib injuries.
'I'm grieving the loss of you'. Daughter tells jailed father she still loves him despite abuse
The girl slept in two pairs of underwear and pyjama pants when she stayed with her father.
'Just die,' 501 rapist told victim as she played dead amid stabbing frenzy
'Dude, that makes me sound evil,' the man acknowledged when shown what he'd done.
Supreme Court: Crown says Watson had a 'long-harboured intention to kill'
The Crown claims its case is overwhelming, even without a controversial photo montage.
Man charged after firearm allegedly discharged several times in central Whangārei
Police are asking witnesses to Sunday's incident come forward.
Former Kāinga Ora official allegedly bribed with $2.6m worth of funds destined for Auckland housing project
The former official is now one of four people facing bribery and corruption charges.
Woman accused of attempted murder of baby daughter pleads not guilty
Her lawyer may pursue an insanity defence, pending psychiatric reports.
How Navy expertise contributed to NZ's biggest cocaine import attempt
Darren Katipa had a high-level national security clearance. He's now in prison.
Thousands of cops to get pay rise backdated to July
The increase comes after Police Association members rejected an initial offer.
'You are ugly, right to the core': Three survivors confront abuser in court
Barry Capill closed his eyes and hung his head in the dock while being jailed today.
Scott Watson appeal: Watson was only man with his eyes half-closed in police montage
The appeal challenges a 2024 ruling that found no miscarriage of justice.
'Blood everywhere': Youth witness' visceral account of bus stop killing
He watched as US entomology student Kyle Whorrall was struck over the head with a weapon.
Police recruitment success story who wanted to inspire youth stole police gun
Steven Karehana also received a leadership award when he graduated from police college.
How two dealers' plans for new drug network led to fatal shooting in supermarket carpark
The robbery ended in just over a minute, and the volley of shots lasted three seconds.
US PhD student was hacked with machete, jury told at teens' murder trial
“What happened next was sudden, violent and entirely unprovoked," the Crown said.
Victim of fatal street bashing given wrong drug in hospital
But a coroner says the drug mix-up did not contribute to Eddie Peters' death.
Luxon says ‘reasonable’ Labour party voters should worry about TPM ‘muppets’
National leader Christopher Luxon made the comments during a policy announcement from Waikato today. Video / NZ Herald
'Brian Tamaki is not on trial, free speech is': Destiny Church leader says
Brian Tamaki spoke to media this morning after a court appearance in the Manukau District Court. Video / NZ Herald
Brian Tamaki appears in court on inciting racial disharmony charges
'I have not at all violated or crossed the line of that side of racial disharmony.'
How a prolific conman posed as doctors, police, couriers to steal over $300k
He grew up at a Black Power gang pad, became a Mormon missionary, then turned to scams.
High speed thrills: Cop took relative for a spin with lights and sirens on, reaching 146km/h
He also used the police database to get private info on his brother-in-law's ex.
A complainant, an accused man and a prosecution that failed
OPINION: A failed prosecution and the importance of presuming innocence.
Man with 12kg of magic mushrooms thought he was providing a ‘community service’
The neurodiverse man said he found the psychedelic drugs helpful.
'Drunken, violent stabbing': RSE worker stabs workmate with filleting knife
Fine Muli was saving money for a car to take his children to school. Now he's in prison.
Parolee burns supermarket socks, launches ATM screwdriver attack in five-day crime spree
The robber with a history of psychosis felt unsupported after being released on parole.
'Dangerous' dog mauled girl a day after release from pound over earlier attack
The girl suffered serious facial injuries requiring surgery.