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!['It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit
Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.
!['Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthed
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
![Liz Gunn's legal challenge over airport assault tossed out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Liz Gunn's legal challenge over airport assault tossed out
The activist assaulted a security officer by deliberately touching her without consent.
!['Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in court
The Auckland surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
![Auckland man sentenced over attempted murder at Remuera campground](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Auckland man sentenced over attempted murder at Remuera campground
He was suffering from 'active psychotic symptoms' at the time of the attack.
![Auckland man accused of sexual conduct with 13yo can now be named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Auckland man accused of sexual conduct with 13yo can now be named
He first appeared for this alleged offending last year, his name suppression lapsed today.
![Man arrested after brandishing knife at Green Bay New World worker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Man arrested after brandishing knife at Green Bay New World worker
Facebook reports say the armed man was seen running from a grocery store.
![Al-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls in lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Al-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls in lockdown
Two South Auckland Islamic schools are in lockdown after receiving threats this morning. Video / NZ Herald
![Family of UK heiress killed by Kiwi fraudster say ruling 'huge relief', appeal for sightings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Family of UK heiress killed by Kiwi fraudster say ruling 'huge relief', appeal for sightings
Paula Leeson's brother believes his sister's killer has fled back to New Zealand.
![Auckland bus attack: Man to face court following alleged assault on driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Auckland bus attack: Man to face court following alleged assault on driver
A 36-year-old West Harbour man has been charged with assault.
![Judge issues minute explaining why Polkinghorne trial won't sit today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Judge issues minute explaining why Polkinghorne trial won't sit today
The Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
![Steve Braunias: Six weeks of courtroom drama at the Polkinghorne trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Steve Braunias: Six weeks of courtroom drama at the Polkinghorne trial
OPINION: Steve Braunias on the trial of the centuries.
![Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
!['Would be playing with his cousins': Family files complaint against police after alleged murder of 8-year-old](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Would be playing with his cousins': Family files complaint against police after alleged murder of 8-year-old
Police also notified the IPCA the alleged killer was trespassed on the day of the murder.
![Steve Braunias: At the sharp end of the Polkinghorne murder trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Steve Braunias: At the sharp end of the Polkinghorne murder trial
OPINION: The trial is alive, a dynamic and unruly beast.
!['What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate
Tane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.
![Christchurch police investigating after reports of man approaching schoolgirls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Christchurch police investigating after reports of man approaching schoolgirls
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the areas.