Body found beside burned-out car in Muriwai beach
Police are investigating after fire crews made the discovery at Muriwai beach. Video / Dean Purcell
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Director Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.
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The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.
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Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.
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Michael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after murdering Birgit Brauer in 2005.
Early prison release for man with 168 convictions and 'high risk' of violence
The recidivist offender will have to wear an ankle bracelet when he gets out.
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She has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter.
Police launch review after controversial retail crime directive
The directive set thresholds for theft: $200 general, $150 petrol, $500 shoplifting.
'I didn't do it': Convicted rapist's outburst as judge delivers 31 guilty verdicts
Five ex-partners testified he raped, beat, and assaulted them.
'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yo
A rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.
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Confessed Ellerslie double murderer handed life sentence for bloody plot
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'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughter
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Six months on, no charges have been laid and the investigation continues.
'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three weeks of evidence
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'Stole my childhood': Sexual predator foster carer given 23-year sentence
'Your life was a lie,' the judge said, but he declined an indefinite sentence.
Forgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene
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The 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.
Comanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's family
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He was spotted walking away, leaving the victim seriously injured.
Two injured in downtown Auckland, four suspects taken into custody
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