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A life of crime and regret: He saw police fatally shoot his best mate - years later he killed girl in crash
A man who killed a teen and was involved in a fatal police shooting breaks his silence.
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
Guilty: Doctor's conduct had 'major impact' on family
The question now is whether the disgraced GP will get to keep her name secret.
'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencing
Gay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.
Girl may not grow to proper height after being starved by mother
A girl was sometimes fed only one meal a day and was treated differently to her siblings.
'I hold no hate ... go and be a good father': Victims forgive rugby player charged over on-field brawl
"I forgave you months ago, I hold no hate, no anger, it was all unlucky."
Assets seized: Meth dealer couldn't hide car under name John Doe
House, car, cash and bank deposits all seized in long-running asset recovery operation.
Young prisoner acquitted of jailhouse murder fails in appeal
The 22yo Killer Beez gang associate is serving a "crushing" sentence, his lawyer argued.
Mother who murdered, abused toddler sentenced to life imprisonment
The 18-month-old was malnourished and was covered in bruises, scratches and nappy rash.
Woman charged in triple stabbing named
A woman who stabbed three people at an Indian restaurant in Cambridge has been named.
Kāinga Ora tenant went into debt heating a home with cracks in the walls
Teresa Tua said her home was cold, damp and difficult to heat.
Kiwi mum who allegedly murdered daughter at a cult lands in Australia
After 34 years on the run a woman will face murder charges across the ditch.
'Truly sorry': GP regrets messaging patient she had relationship with
GP sorry for the distress caused, but says she's not to blame for marriage breakdown.
Poo-nami in Auckland flat: Tenants claim $53k after loo leak destroyed designer clothes, computer gear
One tenant claimed they were left in a 'coma' due to toxic shock when the toilet burst.
'I was helping you, not my dying sister,' motorcyclist told after guilty plea
Motorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.
Driver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearance
Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.
The father and son who chopped off teen burglar's finger in bungled home invasion
The tip of the teenage burglar's finger was chopped off during his bungled home invasion.
Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition
The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.
GP facing charges for affair describes fear of jilted wife
A doctor claims she was just friends with her patient, his wife says otherwise.
Man tried to have sex with unconscious woman he didn't know in hospital ED
Cao Cuong Nguyen was found guilty but challenged the verdict. He's now lost that appeal.
Accused has 'no recollection' of crash that killed woman
Prosecution and defence differ on movements of motorcycles before fatal crash.
Christchurch couple challenge medication evidence at dementia care trial
Couple will say hospital gave them medication, and advice about possible side-effects.
Man busted with cannabis in his Mercedes: 'For sick old lady'
A judge was sceptical about the man's various excuses for being caught with drugs.
Police killer Daniel Luff granted parole after 20 years in prison
Daniel Luff was 17 when he killed police officer Duncan Taylor during a five-hour siege.
'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy
The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.
Dirty dishes: Axe-wielding dad threatened to chop up son
Enraged over kitchen chores, a dad assaulted his twins and chased them with an axe.
Infamous conman released from custody while waiting for extradition hearing
The US wants McKelvy extradited to face drug trafficking charges in the US.
Caught with bacon down his pants: Recidivist shoplifter busted by security
Perry Osbourne had been caught stealing before. This time security was waiting for him.
Man who punched his mum was so drunk he couldn't remember it
His mum says she's "numb, sick, and afraid" and their relationship is now damaged.
'My daughter doesn't trust doctors now': GP facing charges after affair with patient
GP kept treating the wife and children of the patient she was having an affair with.
Couple who used others' identities in politically charged posters fight to keep names secret
Couple fight to keep names suppressed out of concern for their safety.
Jury begins deliberations over fate of father, son after teen's finger chopped off
Aggressive violence out of revenge or self defence? Deliberations continue tomorrow.
Woman jailed for 30 months for home invasion robbery
Home invasion and robbery at cousin's house earns jail, for woman raised in state care.