Same old excuse: Racehorse rider claims second positive meth test was a 'one-off'
"Whatever counselling he has undertaken, is not achieving the desired results."
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'Miserable morning': Rotorua liquor store targeted again
It's the second time in two weeks the store has been targeted.
Online scammer repeatedly fails to deliver the goods
Matthew Duxfield has admitted fraudulently selling a gaming console and games online.
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Axe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroled
Anthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.
Drink-driver rams petrol pump, attacks cabbie with scissors
When passenger leaned forward to drink his coffee, driver knew he was in trouble.
'Talking about the same group': Auckland ram raiders switch to jewellery smash-grabs
At least 12 smash and grabs occurred in Auckland between the end of May and mid-July.
Rainbow Warrior cop who killed wife in frenzied attack denied parole again
'He does not seem yet to fully understand what gave rise to the murder.'
Cop puncher loses appeal for a discharge without conviction
The police officer ended up off work with a broken nose and tooth after being punched.
Teen killers bid for 'finite' sentence instead of life imprisonment
Teens argue its unjust to sentence children and young people to life imprisonment.
'I just wanted to save his life': Mother attempts to resuscitate dying son after gun fight
After an altercation with his neighbour, a man armed himself with a semi-automatic.
Kirsty Bentley cold case: New police theory in high-profile murder mystery
Police offer $100k reward and pursue 'stranger-type abduction' theory.
'Nowhere to go': Drinking driver warned that next time means jail
Man caught drink-driving four times and once under influence of meth within five months.
'Extreme over-reaction': Son who killed father with claw hammer jailed for at least 11 years
Jack Kaea told a report writer having killed his father was "surreal" and he was sorry.
Shooter targets homeless in Canadian city
Police warn people to stay away from centre of a Canadian city after multiple shots fired.
'Big hassle': Second Four Square ram raided in a week
The ram raid is the second in a week targeting Four Squares in the region.
Man to fight murder charge after alleged incident at Coromandel
Joey Richards will go on trial for murder in May next year.
Teen in sex-abuse case tells court of accused man's violent threat
"He would say, 'shame on you ,no one believes you'," teenage witness tells court.
Head Hunter's revenge - two attacked, one stabbed after gang insult
Robert Michael Anneff received a reduced sentence due to his restrictive bail conditions.
Father who throat-punched son jailed
The judge told him if he focused on keeping his hands to himself, 'we'll all be happy'.
Elderly man suffered lacerations, broken nose in mall incident - witness
A witness said the elderly man was knocked over by a man fleeing a fight.
'I could feel my head smash': Victim lucky to survive coward punch
Police release video of coward punch, seek information on attacker.
'I just saw red, I know I'm going to get in the s*** for this': Man kills neighbour with brain cancer
It was a gunshot wound to the chest that ended the life of a man with brain cancer.
Watch: 'No Vin Diesel' - Police helicopter spots person stealing fuel from digger
One person has been charged following the incident.
Gang leader didn't know he was being bugged as he planned 600kg meth haul - Crown
Investigators obtained a High Court judge's permission to bug suspects' phones, vehicles.
Suspected human smuggling operation: 17 dead after boat sinks off coast of Bahamas
Governments have reported a surge in Haitians detained trying to enter other countries.
Man charged with murder of missing girlfriend in Sydney after body found wrapped in plastic
The charged man had said he felt 'extremely worried' about his missing girlfriend.
Daredevil teens dangle off Auckland skyscraper
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'Danger to society': Mother of murder victim labels her killer after guilty plea
Zane Paora Wallace has pleaded guilty in the High Court to the murder of Jasmine Wilson.
New police strategy for wider Auckland area to be rolled out by end of 2022
New Assistant Commissioner will be put in place in the wider Auckland area by end of 2022
West Coast sportsman's child sex crimes shock
Police have urged other potential victims to come forward.
Man shot by police in Grey Lynn faces firearms, burglary charges
The man is due to appear in court today.
Thieves v Tree: Street performer's donation box stolen - the heartfelt response
Jarrod Wood says every donation is a 'blessing'.
Political donations: SFO National and Labour trial begins
Obtaining by deception charges to be heard in combined trial.