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Man who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'

Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.

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.

'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tears

Victims filmed in their bathroom say they no longer feel safe in their homes.

'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was ill

The victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.

Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents

Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.

'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs

Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.

Rapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the door

Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.

'Peculiar way': Murder victim had $50,000 cash hidden in her freezer

Julia DeLuney is on trial for allegedly killing her mother, Helen Gregory, 79, in 2024.

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.