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'Pack of animals': Schoolboy beaten, forced to swim out to sea in Auckland mob attack
About 20 young people were involved in the alleged assault at a secluded Devonport cove.
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Man pleads not guilty to two attempted murder charges
The man is accused of later offending against the same woman multiple times.
21st birthday double murder: Gangster is hated 'with a passion'
Libya Tamihere was found guilty of murdering two men. Now he has been sentenced.
Police seek missing shotgun linked to double homicide
The firearm has likely been discarded in the Murumuru Rd, Parinui or Ruatiti areas.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic loses US Supreme Court bid to overturn murder plot conviction
An Oklahoma jury found him guilty of hiring hitmen and killing multiple tigers.
'Good Samaritans': Police seeking family who helped teen assaulted at Auckland bus stop
If this was you or you know who this family is, police would like to hear from you.
David Tamihere's decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists have been quashed
The Supreme Court found his 1990 trial was unfair and the evidence was partly 'concocted'.
Fugitive cop killer Dezi Freeman emerged from container in blanket carrying slain officer’s gun
Police used a BearCat 'claw' and gas to force Dezi Freeman from a container.
'Only supposed to rob him': Man admits killing while on home detention
He was present when an Auckland businessman was stabbed and run over by his own car.
Person who tipped off police about cop killer Dezi Freeman up for $1 million reward
Dezi Freeman was shot dead after a three-hour stand-off at a rural property.
Woman admits dumping shoes tied to husband's murder case
Forensic tests found glass in the soles, matching shards from the murder scene.
Sweden charges man for selling wife to 120 men
The 62-year-old had allegedly pressured his wife 'to perform and submit to sexual acts'.
Wealthy Auckland businessman behind deadly meth beer import ends suppression battle
His uncle was an assassin. That notoriety was why NZ media couldn't name him for 2 years.
Image of fugitive Dezi Freeman's hideout revealed after cop killer shot by Australian police
The operation followed a 216-day manhunt and more than 2000 public tip-offs.
'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victim
The young woman had told the court the man had 'used her faith against her'.
Inside a night on the road as paramedics face rising assaults and sexual abuse
St John staff say assaults on crews now occur on almost every shift.
Wedding ends in chaos with allegations groom slammed into table, bridesmaid choked
Judge Thomas Evangelos said conflicting, alcohol‑blurred memories clouded events.
'Hosing blood off his steps': Chaos erupts at Auckland house party
Neighbours say the Mt Albert property has hosted similar chaos in the past.
Machete attack robbery: Man with over 200 convictions jailed again
His criminal resume includes a standoff in which he fired a gun from his deck.
Store worker's arm broken during robbery, police hunt four masked intruders
Police found the stolen getaway car abandoned outside the city.
'A sadistic and cruel man': Family torn apart by stepfather's physical, sexual violence on kids
The children's mother has sided with her husband, who still denies any wrongdoing.
Bill Maangi murder case going to trial
Two men charged with murder and one charged with accessory to murder appeared in court.
'Facilitated and recruited others': Alleged kidnap murder ringleader charged
NSW police seize firearms, ammunition and a large haul of illicit drugs in Seven Hills.
A Moment In Crime podcast: Violent abuser Nathan Boulter’s path to murder
Journalist and host Anna Leask exposes Nathan Boulter's years of violence against women.
Arrest after large Hastings bar brawl, police release photos of five other people
Officers were called to the fight inside the Common Room bar earlier this month.
Teen charged after woman stabbed in central Christchurch
Police say public information and CCTV footage were key to making the arrest.
Hawke’s Bay man accused of kidnapping, rape as police seek more information
The 37-year-old was arrested on Monday and remains in custody.
YouTuber who murdered girlfriend used Grand Theft Auto as alibi
Police say his 'live' gaming stream was a pre-recorded YouTube video.
Milton man accused of murdering partner named, pleads not guilty
Jillian Clark and accused killer Malcolm Duff co-owned the rural property where she died.
‘It never ends’: Farm murder victim’s family devastated as killer wins appeal, continues fight
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained by his ankle to a car, and dragged to his death.