‘Not fit-for-purpose’: Damning report on police's stalking risk assessment following murder
The AUT law student went to police with concerns eight weeks before she was killed.
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Emotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driver
Jacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.
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Identity revealed of defendant accused of killing security guard at Auckland reserve
The victim was found dead at Royal Reserve in Massey a week before Christmas.
Crown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robbery
Henry Fred has a terminal illness, the court was told.
Man who delivered unprovoked head-kick during dispute over meth quality pleads guilty to manslaughter
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Family of British heiress claims Kiwi husband planned her death
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Thieving dental clinic worker claims she had a medical condition that 'made her steal'
Roxanne Arsi altered invoices sent by the clinic so the money went into her account.
Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'
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Brother recounts anger, shame after killing sibling at birthday party
‘I’m sick of it. It’s my 19th birthday. I’m not f***ing getting a hiding today.'
SFO files bribery, corruption charges against Auckland Council building inspector
A building company director has also been charged.
Man charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lesson
The man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.
'No hope': Recidivist robber has spent more than half his life behind bars
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Teen charged for allegedly assaulting policeman during tussle in which cop jumped into car, tasered him
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Stolen cars found: Driver claimed he didn’t know it had been nicked despite using screwdriver to start it
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Tribesmen sergeant-at-arms pleads guilty to shooting his own gang's president
His attempted murder trial was set to start today. He instead admitted a different charge.
Lost Boys of Dilworth: What really went on at the all-boys school
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Female health worker who treated abuse victims sentenced over child sex images
The woman avoided being placed on the sex offender register.
The man who murdered six people and his dark past
Cauchi's family have described his actions as 'truly horrific'.
'Astounding quantities': Young entrepreneur was secret drug syndicate figurehead
He made enough money to squander nearly $1 million at SkyCity Casino.
Jeweller ram raid brings police, business together for meeting
Newmarket Business Association is making all resources available to help police.
Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence
It wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.
Con woman who killed elderly widower with steam iron shows 'worrying' behaviour
Julianna Nuku's 'entitled and demanding' ways have the Parole Board concerned.
Mall rampage: Mother of wounded baby dies at hospital; victims were five women, one man
"She took the actions she did, saving a range of people’s lives.”
Editorial: Sports grounds no place for gang hostilities
OPINION: An ugly rugby attack highlights it's time to depower and de-arm gang thugs.
Motorcyclist dies after unlicensed driver runs him over, then flees
Family's lives 'achingly quiet' after loved one's death, daughter tells court.
More jail time for Killer Bee who fled prison van in motorway escape
His latest crime involved intimidating someone who wanted to leave the gang.
'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sister
Bronwyn Rutter bought a new car and tried to buy a house with her ill-gotten gains.
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Ram raiders smashed their way into a Newmarket jeweller on Friday night. Video / Supplied
Witness describes dramatic ram raid at Auckland jewellery store
Black barriers and security are standing guard in front of the store.
Westmere cul-de-sac where pair found critically injured in car a known party spot
Police investigating after incident in Auckland suburb.