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Fugitive jailed for 'gratuitous, shameful' attack that left 90yo man permanently disabled
The elderly victim was strangled from behind and savagely beaten in his own home.
'He has to be smoked': How a fragile gang war truce was nearly shattered by a prison-ordered hit
After weeks of chaos causing a political stir, there was peace. But not all were on board.
Dead man was missing bits of his ear. A piece found nearby had his friend's DNA on it
Defence lawyer says there are other ways the alleged killer's DNA could have got there.
Tragedy at Abbey Caves: 'We haven't been able to find your son'
Court hears from grief-stricken parents as school board are sentenced for student's death.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers.
Fleeing Head Hunter with loaded crossbow allegedly rams police car, crashes into school
Police arrest offender after vehicle smashes into gates at Mt Roskill Intermediate.
Inside some of the worst sex-offending by NZ teachers
Just how bad are New Zealand's child sex-offending teachers?
Sir James Wallace: The stars who wrote 'letters of support' for disgraced patron
The court received 89 letters for the rich lister's sentencing.
Crossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.
Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.
Man allegedly confessed to killing, saying his brother 'didn’t have the balls' to finish the job
But while their mother recalls son's aggression, she denies hearing an alleged confession.
Man charged with Rotorua murder faces further charges
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
Firearms recovered after vehicle flees from Police
A gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Driver at large after crashing into Hikoco Beauty Store in Newmarket
A police spokesperson said inquiries to find the driver 'remain ongoing'.
'There are two kids lying in the road': Woman's 111 call moments after fatal crash
Crown says two teen drivers were racing when one crashed, killing a passenger.
'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cult
William Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.
Former St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot pools
But Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.
Polkinghorne's lawyers possibly seeking discharge on meth possession
Polkinghorne is due to return to court in November on two meth-related charges.