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Serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo files appeal against convictions, sentence

John Muchirahondo is taking his case to the Court of Appeal. A date is yet to be set.

Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them

The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.

Father, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missing

The pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.

'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet

Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.

Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again

Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.

Police raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seized

Five members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.

Charge withdrawn in family feud murder case

Tensions erupted in the courtroom in April when the shooter pleaded guilty.

Fit of rage: Man injures seven people in attack on partner, kids and neighbours

The man then went on to kick a police officer while being walked to a patrol car.

'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theft

Defence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.

'Priority from day one': Police push for body cameras

The Police Association supports cameras but worries about costs.

'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boys

Glen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.

Coconuts and meth: The story behind NZ's largest pseudoephedrine prosecution

Judge dismissed businessman's claim that he'd never heard of NZ's drug trade.

Notorious Kiwi porn boss speaks from US prison cell

Michael Pratt issues apology to women who were tricked into appearing in porn videos.

'Militant, paranoid': Comanchero 501 deportee sentenced after record drug bust

Gang associate kicked out of Australia for arson became truck driver for 613kg drug bust.

How an Australian ex-banker's NZ visit resulted in a prison sentence

Police caught pair red-handed after they were flown to Auckland for a cocaine burglary.

Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with friend's 15yo son

Judge: 'You were very anxious to find love in a real relationship. He provided it'.

Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given

Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.

'Bizarre': French tourist bites police officers during arrest for driving incident

The teacher failed in a bid to avoid conviction and now risks being deported.