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‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yo
Teen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.

Police seek public help to identify man in ‘sensitive’ Auckland case
Police are seeking information to identify a man sought as part of an investigation.

Rights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldview
Lai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.

‘I wanted others to see me as tough’: 14yo accused of Dunedin bus hub murder addresses court
The defendant told the court he began carrying a knife for protection from bullies.

'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel room
The teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.

Fright response manslaughter trial: Crown says man caused partner to jump from moving car
The defendant is accused of beating his partner until she jumped from the moving vehicle.

Gang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisons
Gang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap.

Police too slow to perform CPR on gang member who died in cells – watchdog
The Independent Police Conduct Authority release report into death of Taranaki Fuimaono.

‘Love you Scrap Dogg’: Murder accused drops suppression bid
Chalise Tei Barton-Barbarich allegedly killed a woman during a brawl.

Lake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife
Police launched a homicide investigation in November.

‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind bars
The Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.

‘Monster’: Sex offending youth worker escapes jail claiming church job in Melbourne
The Uniting Church says they have no record of offering Fale McCarthy a job.

Ex-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forward
The former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.

‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting room
Both sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.

‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delays
Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.

Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle
The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / Hayden Woodward

Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar
Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / Hayden Woodward