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'Bodyguards for months:' Security issues rife at housing estate before homicide

One man died after a reported 'disorder incident' on He Ana Way, in Auckland’s Mt Albert.

Appeal denied for killer who climbed in bed between dead flatmate and sleeping girlfriend

Jianxin Tu has been denied a final appeal against his sentence of life in prison.

Stranger threatened guests at 80th birthday before fleeing with a Margarita

He walked over to the cake table, picked up a knife and started eating a piece of cake.

Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss

The Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.

Murder accused claims partner stabbed himself in head during fatal argument

A woman is on trial after allegedly murdering a man in Ashburton in 2019.

'Political gimmick': Law expert sceptical Govt's hardline gang legislation will work

The proposed legislation was modelled on a similar law passed in Western Australia.

'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in thefts

The judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.

Youth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'

Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.

Invercargill man 'hunts' and stabs friend in the neck

James Michael Tipene admitted to police he 'went hunting' for his victim after a dispute.

Dunedin teacher jailed for 'frenzied' stabbing murder of partner in bathtub

Carole Coade pleaded guilty to stabbing her partner to death in the bath.

Text scam ring: Police charge two teens for allegedly fleecing each victim of up to $100k

Two UK nationals were arrested over scams impersonating trusted organisations.

Wife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' home

The Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.

Doorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'

Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.

Man who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane to China

“He was collared trying to do a runner,” Crown prosecutor.

Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died

Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.

Both parents of 8-month-old who died covered in bruises admit they assaulted kids out of anger

“I’ve sinned,” the baby's father, now on trial for murder, told police.

Jailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his case

He maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.

'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of struggles

Trayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.