Christchurch local captures moment masked raiders take over a Christchurch Metro-Mart. Video / Supplied

New Zealand needs to send a message that it's not an easy target, the judge said.

He failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.

The vehicle was later located abandoned, police say.

Police were alerted to the Hamilton incident at 9.30am.

'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.

The first robbery was in Napier about 5.10pm, the second soon afterwards in Hastings.

When the teen tried to cut contact with him, he threatened to leak her naked photos.

The man says he doesn't want any other child harmed by someone like David Brent Phillips.

Court hears woman accused of being party to a murder suffered panic attack after he died.

Complainant alleges the abuse began the day she came into the man's care.

Grieving high school students urged to talk about their sorrow after teen's death.

Aramu Rangi is now serving two prison sentences, totalling 12 years.

Not guilty pleas were entered through lawyers.

Paul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.

'Parents should never have to bury their children. It is just so sad.'

Deputy Commissioner resigned suddenly after confronted by 'very serious' allegations.

Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.

Former New York-based music exec Ellis told police he was living in his car in a park.

A teenage boy died and another was injured early on Sunday morning in Onekawa.

An immigration lawyer has criticised the Government legislation introduced last month.

Kelly-Anne Burns never returned after being granted short-term bail to attend a funeral.

The journalist believes the culprit has been identified. Video / Supplied

Another injured teenager was found on Cottrell Crescent and later discharged.