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Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'

He exercised 'excessive self-defence' thinking he was under attack. Now he's off to jail

'Deeply shameful': Ghahraman speaks on shoplifting scandal

Former Green MP has given her first in-depth interview after her arrest for shoplifting.

Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter

Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.

Judge cites Ghahraman's 'vicarious trauma' in handing down shoplifting conviction

Once one of the Green Party's brightest stars, her political career is now in tatters.

'Beloved' Auckland woman, 80, suffers facial injuries in late-night home invasion

Locals shocked at attack on elderly neighbour, while manhunt for intruder is under way.

Family cannabis business: Daughter was boss, mum did deliveries, dad kept the accounts

'Blood is thicker than common sense,' says defence lawyer.

'My first kiss will always be with a predator:' Man sentenced for sex offending against teen in park

'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'

For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change

The Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.

Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders

The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.

'We don't know why': Musician's home shot up while children slept inside

The bedroom where his grandchildren were in was shot at over 12 times.

'Moment of stupidity': Honoured citizen pulled rifle on boy racers

But now he has been discharged without conviction for his actions.

How the Govt wants longer sentences by straitjacketing judiciary on guilty pleas, remorse, youth

Should offenders get a discount for remorse or youth if they keep reoffending?

'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heist

Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.

'I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down man

He also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.

Woman's crucial role as mule for a jailhouse drug ring

When Freedom Walker visited her partner in jail, she took meth and cannabis with her.

Police scale back presence in Marokopa as reward for info on Tom Phillips expires

Police were working through more than 50 credible pieces of information from tipsters.

'Complex PTSD': Ghahraman blames threats, mental crisis for shoplifting - to learn fate on Thursday

The Crown said the offending had the hallmarks of pre-meditation.

Jewellery store owner suffers skull fracture, needs brain surgery after violent robbery

Police are still on the hunt for offenders.