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A young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up group

He carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.

Key witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testify

Woman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.

Killer babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chances

Tiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.

‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money launderer

Police found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.

Psychologically abusive man killed lamb with rock, tried to poison ex's horses

A judge said it was nasty offending and sent him to prison.

Woman raped in game of truth, dare or command

Judge: 'He set out this night to have sex with this young woman'.

Deadly 50th birthday party: Host recalls feeling ‘paralysed’ after being shot

Hemi Wharerau was badly injured and his brother Rawiri was killed in a shooting.

Teen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailed

The teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.

‘I love you, I love you’: Daughter's final words as stabbed dad died in her arms

Euan Mackey was allegedly murdered by three people over a property dispute.

Gang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shooting

But their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.

‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglect

Inspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.

'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow

Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.

Man dies from sepsis in Auckland hospital despite daughter being told ‘he would come right’

Health NZ says it has apologised 'unreservedly' to the man's family.

Police search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023

Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.

Registered sex offender thought he was sending explicit messages to teen ... but he was wrong

It was actually a detective posing as a 14-year-old on Snapchat.

Witness claims coach accused of inappropriate relationship with girl, 14, said ‘I’ll do what I want'

The Crown alleges the man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old sportstar.

Northland lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images on social media

Vaughn Hill was arrested in 2023 after a search of his Kaitāia home.

'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before Christmas

The man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.