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Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court
The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.

Fiji man living in NZ convicted of murdering family in Fiji
Mohammed Raheesh Isoof of Christchurch was convicted of five counts of murder.

86yo loses blemish-free streak, lands first conviction
He was told he wasn't allowed to drive. But that didn't stop one Taranaki man.

Up in smoke: Police foil large cannabis operation in Whangārei Heads
A large contingent of police vehicles was seen headed towards Whangārei Heads.

Crown agrees to bail in synthetics case
Bail granted after 10 weeks in custody on synthetic cannabis charge.

Night out ends in pub carpark beating, four surgeries for victim
Two strangers crossed paths outside a Taranaki pub and the result was a brutal attack.

Murder charge after child's body found inside barrel in NSW Blue Mountains
Man charged with murder a child's body was found inside a barrel near a NSW river.

Prominent sportsman stole $40,000 from grandad to fuel 'secret gambling addiction'
The sportsman put his relative in tens of thousands of dollars of debt.

Brian Tamaki appeals custody decision after alleged bail breach
Destiny Church leader in Mt Eden Prison until January 27 court appearance.

Four years jail for gang-affiliated Tauranga meth dealer
The man was sentenced for the possession of cannabis and meth.

Brian Tamaki in custody: What he can expect in prison
Tamaki was arrested yesterday and remanded in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.

Woman kidnapped at knifepoint, threatened to be sold to gang
Held at knifepoint, thinking of her son fuelled a woman's escape from her abductor.

Rape victim confronts abuser in court
Woman tells court she was robbed of a childhood after being sexually abused.

Woman denies failing to protect girl from sexual assault
The woman pleaded not guilty to six charges at Auckland District Court.

Wellington man allegedly performed sex act in woman's home, court hears
Prosecution says the man was caught on camera in the woman's house.

Brian Tamaki spends first night in custody: 'My huni is my hero'
Tamaki has made a phone call to his family from behind bars.

Unvaccinated MIQ escapee not in court due to cold and flu symptoms
The woman was let out of an MIQ facility to collect personal items and tend to her pet.

Alleged bar assault lands Kainga Ora comms adviser in court
Govt communications adviser before the courts on a serious violence charge

'A sad day': Brian Tamaki speaks out after bail refused - now behind bars for 10 days
The controversial church leader was arrested this morning at his Auckland home.

Boy, 15, charged with murder on the run after youth justice facility escape
Police seek information as to youth's whereabouts.

Watch: Brian Tamaki arrested - farewell kiss before led away by police
Tamaki has arrived at Mt Eden prison after being arrested at home this morning.

Focus Live: Brian Tamaki arrested over bail breach
Brian Tamaki was arrested for breaching his bail conditions on Monday 17 January. His supporters have been protesting outside the Mt. Eden correctional facility since he arrived. Video / David Fisher / Brett Phibbs

Drunk and disorderly: 3 women charged for beating an airline security officer
Two airport staff members remain in the hospital following the "extreme" attack.

Serial rapist Mateo Nixon denied release
Predator who attacked friends of his former girlfriend will remain in prison.

'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking
The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.

Mystery at the mill: The baffling disappearance of scientist Jim Donnelly
Jim Donnelly went to work in June 2004 ... and vanished into thin air.

WA police crash bikies' poolside birthday bash
Gang members charged with consorting and displaying banned insignia.

Mystery at the mill: The unsolved disappearance of scientist Jim Donnelly
Jim Donnelly went to work one day and never returned. He wife is still seeking answers.

Delayed appeal will decide convicted drug smuggler Karel Sroubek's fate
Sroubek was paroled in 2020 after being jailed for almost six years.