Man accused of strangling 16-year-old admits he killed her, but not on purpose
The body of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver was found in Manurewa in September 2021.
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Trial hears what was supposed to be a consensual encounter, allegedly turned violent.
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Three men are accused of fleeing a prison transport van along an Auckland motorway.
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The woman's daughter also overhead part of the phone call, causing 'severe anxiety'.
Man accused of raping sleeping woman goes on trial
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The men vanished on Friday while being transported to Mt Eden prison.
Police arrest two people as search for escaped prisoners continues
Trio fled on foot from a transport van, before stealing a vehicle from a member of public.
The great escape: Man charged with assaulting an officer among trio on the run
Trio fled on foot from a transport van, before stealing a vehicle from a member of public.
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The young woman said she was "paralysed" with fear when the man jumped in the backseat.
'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haul
Defendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.
Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike
The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.
Manhunt underway for three prisoners who escaped on Auckland motorway
Police were informed immediately and are actively searching for them.
Sentencing: Porn addict accidentally sent child abuse images to acquaintance, spurring police search warrant
The man was joined in court by his pastor and other supporters.
Man called police after being swindled while trying to hire underage prostitutes
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Three men arrested after high-end poker house gunpoint heist
Waitematā police have been investigating the incident since early January.
Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported
She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.
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The manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.
Downfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seized
Court rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.
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The man claimed the drugs were for his own use. The judge wasn't buying it.
Police employee leaked confidential files that ended up on Facebook
The woman used the police intelligence software to look up information for a friend.
Red Fox Tavern killers in bid to overturn their convictions
Chris Bush was shot dead at the Maramarua pub in 1987 and his killers still deny it.
Mobster guilty of 501 deportee assault, not guilty of shooting
You can't call police because "We're the Mongrel mob", victim told.
216kg meth bust: Photos reveal the undercover police operation to catch former Olympic boxer
A former Olympic boxer was caught with more than 200kg of drugs in Hamilton.
Man accused of hit on Mongrel Mob boss loses bid to await trial at home
The defendant appeared in court earlier this week for the request.
Former Olympic boxer caught with 216kg of meth
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Melee outside court: Boxing Day kidnap accused now charged with manslaughter
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Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.