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Father of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his son
Auckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.
'Significant amount of blood:' Paramedics recount grisly scene in Wellington murder trial
Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in 2024.
'Recipe for disaster': Boys left with loaded rifle while man went fishing and drinking
'God know who they might have shot and killed or wounded' - Judge Snell
Daughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fall
The Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.
Woman lay dead in flat for two days, care worker assumed she was sleeping
Music played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.
'He is a danger and he will kill': Methed-up boy racer racks up 14 convictions in 4 years
'At what point do we say enough is enough?'
Senior lawyer censured after drink-driving and 'flagrant disobedience' of driving suspension
David Fordyce previously had a blemish-free career of more than 30 years.
'Disrespectful': Police boss's angry memo after 50 staff caught snooping into slain cop
Police say unauthorised use of the intelligence system by staff will not be tolerated.
'I can always get in': Landlord broke into rental, set up treadmill and TV
He was also caught sitting in his tenant's work van and left a note calling him a 'pr**k'.
'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?
Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.
Nurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gambling
Angelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.
'Gut-wrenching': Father and 5yo daughter illegally living in storage unit kicked out days before Christmas
They were desperate when they moved into the unit which had no fresh air or natural light.
'He should have been prosecuted': Couple's call for justice after police assault
Police: There was evidence to prosecute the officer, but it wasn't in the public interest.
High schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminal
The registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison.
Speeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove off
Two weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.
Probe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister finding
William Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults.
'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff
The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.
Man broke into office, had a coffee then stole two company cars worth $110k
The two NZME cars sported signwriting to advertise the company's radio stations.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
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.
Clarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizing
The boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter.
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.
'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of meth
Driver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'
'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shoplifters
Judge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.