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A man has been charged with murder after the incident.
Car driven into people during gang brawl - two injured
A witness said a man was on the ground after he was hit by a car.
Tales of a mobster's wife: 'I started smoking and drinking when I was 11'
Dave Letele's mum tells of being married to the president of the Auckland Mongrel Mob.
Woman dies after assault in Grey Lynn
'Scary this can happen': Woman dies after Grey Lynn assault, person in custody. Video / NZ Herald
Love rival shooting: Seven months of obsession leaves victim needing a miracle
Krishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week.
Man charged with murder after woman dies in Grey Lynn assault
Police say woman was assaulted, found to be critically injured and subsequently died.
Flat Bush home shot up in drive-by shooting
Flat Bush home shot up in drive-by shooting. Video / NZ Herald
Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM
The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.
Former head boy science whizz hit with US crypto fraud lawsuit
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Samoan deportee: 'They've got a picture of me ... but I've got out and I've stayed on track'
A convicted man's last-ditch attempt to avoid deportation to Samoa has failed.
Father's defence in baby murder trial is 'fanciful', prosecutors argue
Doubts over paternity preceded baby Poseidyn's violent death, prosecutors say.
Crate Day tragedy: Family forgive man after girl falls off back of his ute
Judge Jonathan Krebs has ruled that Joshua Wolland be discharged without conviction.
Alleged Devonport carjacking: Witness heard crash then man shouting 'repent'
A 23-year-old man is facing a number of charges.
Woman sentenced for New Year's stabbing
Judge said it was worrying she carried the knife in public and was prepared to use it.
Corrections working with union to address rising prison violence
The Sensible Sentencing Trust claims Corrections was warned ahead of the recent assault.
'Sorry I just need a car': Man who shot at police after carjacking pleads guilty
Caleb Kovaleski went on to lead police on a "wild goose chase" before eventually crashing.
Man charged with murder after woman found dead in house fire
The body of a 21-year-old woman was discovered following the house fire.
Carjacking, armed police and locked-down schools on dramatic day in Auckland
Two of our wealthiest suburbs were ground zero for a series of terrifying incidents.
Dodge Charger worth $185,000 among assets seized by police after drug bust
Two Harley Davidson motorcycles also catch cops' eyes in bid to ensure crime doesn't pay.
'Piece of lying s***': Woman bludgeons 'cheating' partner, burns down his house
The man denied he had cheated but the drunk woman was adamant he was lying.
Woman found guilty of murdering Dale Watene
Watene's body was found buried in a shallow grave in the Longwood Forest near Otautau.
Man found with AR-15 in motorhome can finally be named
The man was given interim suppression so he could "come to terms" with being named.
Childcare centre ordered to explain failures in Malachi's case as he was beaten and bruised
The manager reportedly contacted his caregiver directly about the abuse.
'Sexual sickness': Man took photos up girl's skirt at St Luke's mall
Rushton told police it wasn't impulsive and he had a sexual sickness.
Baby's fatal head injuries may have been accidental, defence expert says
Anthony Simon Pickering is accused of having murdered his 10-month-old son, Poseidyn.
Woman 'thrown out of car', man Tasered after dramatic chase in Devonport
It's been a day of drama on Auckland's North Shore.
Armed police respond to incident in Belmont
Armed police respond to an incident on Belmont's Bardia Street. Video / Dean Purcell
Car chase carnage in Devonport
A man is in custody after an incident involving a stolen vehicle in Devonport this morning. Video / Supplied
Woman charged with selling weed to college kids
The woman will appear in court next week.
Waikato sex offender's preventive detention sentence quashed despite high risk of reoffending
The Court of Appeal cited his age and protection from his mother as mitigating factors.