Some judges question whether commissioned written cultural reports are really necessary.

A $2.4m Auckland villa where previous owner's body was encased in concrete is up for sale.

The victim lost four teeth and suffered a fractured skull.

Hughes said he attempted to murder the teen but nine years later he says he made that up.

The offender fled the scene leaving a police officer with moderate injuries.

Michelle Boag was today revealed as the political figure named in the high-profile case.

The 21-year-old victim had been at a park playing loud Samoan music and singing.

Carl Hayman told police he was depressed, grieving and suffering early onset dementia.

The Destiny Church founder has been charged along with his wife and three church members.

The man has now admitted to being an accessory in the death of Rei Marshall.

It’s now more than 60 years since the Crimes Act set the age at 10 years.

Officers went to a Foxton house to talk to him when shots were fired.

The incident occurred at an event in Henderson late last night.

A man and woman stole drill bits and saw blades by hiding them in their clothes.

Police blame peer pressure, social media and money for a recent spate of youth offending.

The woman claims to have 'blacked out' during the bloody attack.

Stolen tools and jewellery were also discovered.

Lawyer says gang member was caught up in the group offending but watched from the streets.

The crash took place on Siedeberg Dr in South Auckland.

Police charged 17-year-old driver with reckless driving causing death.

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One in three women are affected by domestic violence in their lifetime.

The forbidden treats were for a prisoner who was having a birthday.

First responders to the scene described Youn as rambling incoherently.

The man who murdered Constable Matthew Hunt will remain behind bars for at least 27 years.

Two people have been arrested after the discovery.

Interim name suppression will remain in place for two more weeks for the 41-year-old.

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Police were called to a business on Kohimarama Rd, Kohimarama, at 6.40pm tonight.

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