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Man who punched his mum was so drunk he couldn't remember it
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'Systemic racism' a lazy claim, police union says
Agencies 'feast off the dysfunction that the system has created' among Māori, MP says.
Couple who used others' identities in politically charged posters fight to keep names secret
Couple fight to keep names suppressed out of concern for their safety.
Jury begins deliberations over fate of father, son after teen's finger chopped off
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The offending allegedly occurred before Guildford was sentenced earlier this year.
Prison ordered for man who shot crossbow at woman's head
Daniel Vae had 44 convictions prior to today's sentencing.
Woman jailed for 30 months for home invasion robbery
Home invasion and robbery at cousin's house earns jail, for woman raised in state care.
'Varied and complex' factors behind recent wave of youth crime in Auckland – police
It comes after a weekend of mayhem saw 11-year-olds driving stolen cars.
Whangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partner
Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.
Kāwhia shooting: DNA, boot print, link accused to fatal home invasion, crown say
Grayson Toilolo denies all charges in relation to the fatal home invasion in 2019.
'He's trying to suffocate me': Slain businesswoman's words read in court
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Megaupload duo cut deal: Now only Dotcom faces US extradition
Ten years on, there is a significant turning point in the Megaupload saga.
Fatal fall overboard: Charges laid against skipper, charter company
Danielle Tamarua fell overboard near Rangitoto Island last year.
'No one is safe': Overnight ram raid - thieves target second pawn store days apart
Store owner had to sit outside raided store at 2am to protect it.
Demio bandits: Children as young as 10 behind spate of car thefts
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Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth
Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.
'It wasn't a situation to run', farmer accused of assaulting burglar tells jury
The teen burglar was on his phone, and William Burr figured he was calling for help.
Businesswoman was beset with gambling losses, debts prior to violent death
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Elderly man had no light, water, fresh air and little sanitation, police allege
No access to light, air, water and made to wear a nappy and a wetsuit, police allege.
Crime dash 'mayhem': Police officer run over, children as young as 11 in stolen car
"The behaviour of this driver was incredibly calculated, dangerous and is unacceptable."
Teen admits killing: One fatal punch caused 'catastrophic brain injuries'
Attack happened at a gathering of cars and young people in a supermarket car park.
Woman charged after shooting at Auckland's largest brothel
Police have not yet filed charges against anyone accused of pulling the trigger.
'Don't feel secure': Ram-raided store owner no longer feels safe
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Clue to bad driving in 'strong smell of burning rubber'
Driver on 12th drink drive charge 'goes crazy' after drinking bottle of birthday whisky.
'What the hell is happening?': Another ram raid targets clothing store overnight
A clothing store in eastern Auckland is the latest to be targeted in a ram raid overnight.
Panmure clothing store ram-raided
A clothing store in East Auckland has been targeted in a ram raid overnight. Video / Supplied
Hit ram raid teens with tough penalties, says dairy owner
'If there are no consequences, they will keep on doing it again.'
'Without bail': Jury charges Brooklyn subway shooting suspect
Panel charged Frank James with committing a terrorist attack.
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Rushed ram raid package the thorn in an otherwise solid law and order package.
Focus: Q+A following Police/Law and Order announcement
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Guns, drugs, corruption: Inside NZ's fight against escalating gang violence
Investigative reporter Jared Savage reveals what's really happening in NZ's gang scene.