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Police hunt for teen killer with quashed murder conviction, warn not to approach

Haami Hanara's murder conviction was quashed in 2023. He admitted to manslaughter.

Youths seen brandishing knives and machetes before fatal Hamilton street fight

Police describe the incident as a 'senseless act of violence'.

Colombian woman who escaped drug cartels was given a new life in NZ – now she's behind bars

Claudia Romero Lopez didn’t leave her old life behind.

'Senseless act of violence': 20yo man killed after Hamilton street fight

Police have launched a homicide probe and say the alleged offender is still on the run.

Influencer's journey from addiction and prison - to the boxing ring

Parata reached 190kgs before losing weight and getting fit.

'It's been spent': Father and daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is gone

The pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.

'Hunt you down': Former 'shock jock' admits Ford Ranger assault

He asked that his name remain secret, citing cancel culture. But two judges declined.

Organised crime infiltrates airport with alarming ease - inside the rise and fall of a major NZ drug ring

Exclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand.

ECE reliever described child exploitation material as 'grossly beautiful'

Phoebe Robertson said she was 'addicted' to disgusting things.

'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offenders

Jack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.

'Shattered her innocence': Pimp jailed for child prostitution ring ambitions

The judge described Wiparera Paraire's offending as 'abhorrent and manipulative'.

'My partner just got shot': Woman describes fatal gang shooting

Hori Gage was gunned down in front of his children and partner.

'You should know better': Grandmother jailed for trying to derail son's family violence case

'Outrageous conduct:' Mayleen Tuhiwai pressured her son's victim to change her statement.

Doctor slams child protection failures

Dr Patrick Kelly has said that police and Oranga Tamariki routinely ignored clear signs of child abuse without consulting health professionals.

Machete v steak knife trial: Jury acquits heart-stabbing defendant of murder

Had Chrishan Raju not used a knife he might have left in a body bag, his lawyer argued.

'A gross over-reaction': Woman was already on bail when she started smashing a car with a hammer

Nastasia Edwards threatened to kill a woman and her children.

Police arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laid

The Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.

Stash of ammo, meth, sawn-off shotgun found in BMW on 1am drive on North Shore

A 22-year-old is due to appear in court on weapon and drugs charges.