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The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.
Puppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughter
The 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.
'No regrets... LOL': Woman who tortured boy jailed as judge rejects apology letter
The victim was stabbed, burned and forced to eat faeces. He suffered a broken spine.
Police appeal for sightings of car believed linked to Wellington homicide, arsons
Police urge people with information to 'speak with us before we knock on their door'.
Auckland motorway mayhem: Speedster’s terrifying videos of 200km/h joyrides
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‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
‘I never thought I’d be believed:’ Man sexually assaulted teen he met on dating website
'You were an adult man preying on young boys.'
Police arrest man over shoe sale shooting
The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.
‘Dangerous’ fugitive who previously escaped prison back on the run
Storm Hughes, 49, escaped from a work party at Springhill prison.
‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snag
Man accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.
'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with woman
The 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.
'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend
She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.
Police warn public to be on lookout for Head Hunters associate
Wanted man alleged to be stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from retailers.
Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes
The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.
A Mongrel Mob teen’s court lies in a murder case and a two-year police probe
He gained his Mongrel Mob patch before sentencing but told the court he had cut ties.
Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.
Gang fights at gym caught on camera
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Suburbs outside of central Auckland are hit hard by crime, why does CBD get the funding?
South Auckland councillors call for Simeon Brown to remember there's a city outside CBD.
Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.
'I want him held accountable:' Sexually violated teen’s plea as offender avoids jail time
The teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.
Defendant’s ex giggles, ogles his photos during bizarre murder trial testimony
'Yum', the witness responded when prosecutors showed her a photo of the defendant.
Former nurse who ‘manipulated’ vulnerable patient into sex avoids jail time
Peter Ogden was sentenced to 12 months' home detention.
‘Cruel and horrific’: Family confront man who fatally stomped stranger during bar darts game
Tofi Matagi was left dying on the bar's game room floor for over an hour.
‘She was saying stop’: Teen says she was raped twice by friend during movie nights
Crown: 'Mr Stainton didn’t really care if she was consenting or not, he just went ahead.'
‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.
Five teens arrested after two service station break-ins
The five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court.
Man admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaults
The man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.
‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’
The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guard
Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.
Two men charged after man assaulted and shot in South Auckland
Police said there was no doubt the shooting was deeply concerning for neighbours.
'Trial must be brought to an end': Murder case unexpectedly halted
Only four of the 31 witnesses had testified before the trial ended.
Police seek man in relation to Ōtorohanga burglaries
Police believed he had information that could assist with inquiries.