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'He has this addiction:' Pensioner cast porn to tv, sexually assaulted teen

'I wasn’t really myself after it happened,' teen tells the court as 69yo is sentenced.

'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatment

NZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.

England rugby star opens up on being accused of sexual assault during New Zealand tour

England players were questioned by police as soon as they landed at Christchurch Airport.

Why gang member who shot Killer Beez leader Josh Masters didn't get parole

Parole Board had safety fears for a small NZ town if Okusitino Tae was released there.

Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store

The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.

Flagstaff Fresh Choice attempted robbery

CCTV footage shows a woman trying to steal from Fresh Choice Flagstaff, with help from a child, on November 2. Video / Supplied

Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response

'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'

Police cancel staff leave ahead of nationwide protest

Police expect peaceful march but plan to avoid ugly repeat of Parliament Covid protest.

'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man

Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.

Van narrowly avoids collision after crossing centre line on rural West Auckland road

Dashcam footage has captured a van "driving erratically" on the rural, windy road from Piha Beach, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision. Video / Supplied

Ex state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyride

Locked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.

'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner

The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.

Violent offender shanked four inmates during year-long prison stabbing spree

He's been in and out of adult prisons since age 13.

Sister's heartbreak: Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children

Man's lawyer: “He is a victim himself and is now an abuser,”

Man hospitalised after violent 'hate crime' at gay bar

The man said he moved to New Zealand seven years ago to feel safe, but no longer does.

Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks

The 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.

'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary

'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'

Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial

Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.