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Prolific thief whose court appearance sparked Waikato lockdown sent to prison
His positive test at Mt Eden Prison sent a chunk of Waikato into a bespoke lockdown.
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Northland drug bust: Nine appear in court after Operation Freya
Nine Northlanders in court after major drug bust
'I was in tears': Apology over inmate's 'horrific' medical exam after sexual assault
The medical exam occurred after inmate was sexually violated by his cellmate.
Protest organiser who called for occupation of govt buildings arrested for breach of bail
Brewer's bail conditions included not attending or inciting protests.
50kg of cocaine seized in 10-month police probe, suspected Colombian drug ring
Police say eight people have been arrested as part of the probe.
Connor Whitehead killing: Second man charged with murder appears in court
The 16-year-old Whitehead was an innocent bystander at a Christchurch party.
'Kick in the guts': Father of victims angry driver didn't plead guilty sooner
Jason Alexander's two teenage daughters were killed in the Port Hills crash.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Driver enters shock guilty pleas
Levi Fiddymont had denied driving too fast and said his brakes failed.
Online predator: Convicted paedophile busted with secret Tinder account
Judge says he doesn't believe sex offender's excuses "for one moment".
'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fall
The company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Crown experts say car's brakes not to blame
Young driver says brakes failed as he was coming downhill.
Man accused of Eagle helicopter laser attack charged with putting police lives at risk
If convicted, the former construction company director could face up to 14 years' prison.
Chch shooting: Man on murder charge held in custody; another still on the run
Connor Whitehead, 16, innocent victim of shooting at teenage party.
Man who stabbed police dog in head twice has prison sentence reduced
Northland police dog stabber's sentence reduced by three months.
Christchurch teen shooting: Chilling new details emerge
Shooting came after altercation outside party; but innocent 16yo wasn't involved.
Trio charged after teenager shot dead at party remanded in custody
There is still one more person police are looking for connected with the death.
'Sadistic, particularly gross': Judge lengthens sentences for housemates who shared child abuse videos
Housemates Murray Pengelly and Colin Bradley were sentenced in July.
'Bro I'm going to die tonight': Teen's text before crash that killed sisters
Teen girl messaged friend just seconds before fatal accident.
Police charge gang member with shooting, possession of 3D-printed gun
Police said they found the gun on Saturday.
Christie Marceau's brutal death and lasting legacy explained in A Moment In Crime podcast
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits sad death of Christie Marceau on the 10th anniversary.
Christie Marceau's family mark 10-year anniversary since shocking fatal stabbing at North Shore home
It has been a decade since Auckland teenager Christie Marceau's brutal death
'Gang' war: Not-guilty pleas after Auckland raids
Charges denied after alleged gang raids led to arson, meth, organised crime allegations.
Incest and bestiality: Grandfather jailed for 'depraved' attacks
Disabled and vulnerable teenager preyed upon by grandfather.
Pregnant woman and police dog assaulted, man in court
A Christchurch man will appear in court after an alleged violent rampage last night.
Winston Peters' 2014 defamation case raises 'very serious constitutional issues'
Ex-NZ First leader wins review of case which raised issues of parliamentary privilege.
Inside job: Sub-contractor breaks into performing arts centre site
A worker used inside knowledge to break into a construction site and cause massive damage.
A tourist driver was charged over two deaths - then a tragic theory emerged over other motorist
A tourist driver was charged with causing two deaths - then another story emerged.
Man facing raft of charges after gunpoint car theft and AOS callout near Taupō
Dramatic arrest in the bush near Taupō after alleged gunpoint car theft.
Man sentenced to home detention for hit and run which seriously injured Wellington woman
He appeared in the Hutt District Court on Wednesday.