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![Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose
The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.
![Defence say dad's 'magic carpet ride' caused Waikato toddler's fatal injuries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Defence say dad's 'magic carpet ride' caused Waikato toddler's fatal injuries
But, the Crown says it was Harlee-Rose's stepmum who snapped and killed the 2-year-old.
!['I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing trauma](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing trauma
The repeat drink-driver who killed her brother has now been sent to jail.
![Man jailed for violence against toddler who suffered injuries 'worse than some fatalities'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Man jailed for violence against toddler who suffered injuries 'worse than some fatalities'
'It’s pure luck and good fortune that (she) was able to survive the multiple attacks'.
!['I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler
The Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.
![‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial
He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.
![A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
!['She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuries
The injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.
![Top cop under fire again after bullying senior officer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Top cop under fire again after bullying senior officer
The IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.
!['Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pub](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pub
Police said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.
![Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit
Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.
!['It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under house
Drew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.
!['Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt
Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.
!['Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside him](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside him
Judge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".
!['Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statement
Henry and Deborah Dalley's son was in custody after assaulting a woman.
![Driver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Driver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mum
Cannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.
![Mother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Mother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attack
Kiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.
!['Extreme and disturbing': Men took pics of preschooler, shared with online predators](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Extreme and disturbing': Men took pics of preschooler, shared with online predators
Judge: 'The offending against a [relative] is the ultimate betrayal of trust.'
![Warehouse Group staffer hacks system, steals $95k vouchers to ‘mess with bosses’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Warehouse Group staffer hacks system, steals $95k vouchers to ‘mess with bosses’
Troiden Jamieson will pay less than 10% per cent of the money back.
![Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years
The jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.
![Hamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Hamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dog
The father of seven was jailed for just over five years on 19 charges.
![HIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
HIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to death
Guy Thompson died from blood loss on his neighbour's kitchen floor.
![Waikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Waikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murder
The 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.
![Why teen service station robber got a 65% discount at sentencing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Why teen service station robber got a 65% discount at sentencing
Anaru Rueben was involved in a $14,000 aggravated robbery of a Gull station.
![Robber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Robber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pants
Patrick Arahanga ran into the bakery demanding cash from the till.
![The benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after all](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
The benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after all
Her children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.
![‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trial
Wiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.
![Man who killed person with his car convicted again 40 years later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Man who killed person with his car convicted again 40 years later
Peter Napier killed a motorist with his car in 1982 and then a pedestrian in 2022.
![Courier driver avoids conviction for crash that left motorcyclist dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Courier driver avoids conviction for crash that left motorcyclist dead
An NZ Post van and motorbike collided head-on along a rural road.
!['I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killer
Wiremu Birch's girlfriend has retracted most of what she's said on previous occasions.
![Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins
The defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.
!['What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner
'You can take it as read that if you return to court you will go to jail.'
!['Go f*** yourself': Rapist abuses judge, walks out of sentencing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Go f*** yourself': Rapist abuses judge, walks out of sentencing
Gregory Simon punched a woman in the head before strangling and raping her.
![Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle
Duchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.
!['All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
!['All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.
!['Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on bus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on bus
He touched the teen's thigh as he spoke to her about rape.
!['God will never forgive you': Mother of Tesla crash victim takes aim at killer driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'God will never forgive you': Mother of Tesla crash victim takes aim at killer driver
“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”
!['Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.
![Baby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder charge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Baby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder charge
A trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.
![Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.
![Fog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams instead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Fog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams instead
A member of the public tried to stop them from fleeing but was rundown in the process.
!['Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Middle man' sold firearms stolen in rifle club heist
Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.
![120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'
Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.
![Transgender woman off to men's prison after violent hammer attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Transgender woman off to men's prison after violent hammer attack
Crown says jail challenges for trans woman not "something she should get a discount for".
![Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays
Jason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”
!['She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probe
The 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.
!['Give me your drugs, cash, jewellery': Sleeping residents woken by armed burglar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Give me your drugs, cash, jewellery': Sleeping residents woken by armed burglar
Kohl Gibbons was wearing a headlamp and holding a .22 sawn-off rifle.
!['Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beating
Inmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.
![A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl
The 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.
![He was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ring](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
He was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ring
Herbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.
![Thieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Thieves cut hole in gun club's safe, climb inside and steal rifles, cash and ammo
The whereabouts of some of the stolen guns remains unknown.
!['Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Sophisticated and intelligent criminal' gets law degree while on electronic bail
Mason Helm put GPS trackers on Ford utes, cloned their keys, then stole them.
!['He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chef](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chef
Bailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.
!['Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over her](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over her
Simon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.
!['Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truck](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truck
Brian Barnes' heartbroken family say their lives have been destroyed by his death.
![Woman steals from laundromat after trying out Tiktok trick](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Woman steals from laundromat after trying out Tiktok trick
Tira Tipene will now pay back the $390 she stole at $20 per week.
![Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal
Lian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.
!['Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox
Daniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.
![Prolific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Prolific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debt
Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.
![‘Houdini’ police escape artist jailed for part in Mongrel Mob meth manufacture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
‘Houdini’ police escape artist jailed for part in Mongrel Mob meth manufacture
Elijah Waterman organised a truck driver to avoid the Covid-19 Auckland border.
!['Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed
Adam Thomas Ross' abuse spanned two-and-a-half years.
![Migrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Migrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driver
Jack Halliday had about 10 after-work drinks and then got behind the wheel.
!['Why can’t you just love me?': Violent man breaks into woman's home, lays out lingerie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Why can’t you just love me?': Violent man breaks into woman's home, lays out lingerie
Sonny Paul went on to physically and sexually assault his victim.
![Bribery, Black Power, and drug smuggling: The downfall of a Corrections officer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Bribery, Black Power, and drug smuggling: The downfall of a Corrections officer
Scott Topham was paid $3200 by a prisoner to bring in the contraband.
![Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car
The bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.
![Man who allegedly struck road worker with speeding car charged with attempted murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Man who allegedly struck road worker with speeding car charged with attempted murder
The road worker was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle.
!['I'm going to kill your children': Man assaults, threatens whānau member](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'I'm going to kill your children': Man assaults, threatens whānau member
Temuera Paul also broke into a Kāinga Ora house and took a shower.
![Man charged three years after crash that killed one, injured another](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Man charged three years after crash that killed one, injured another
The 26-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court today.
![Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
![‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casino](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casino
Mackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.
!['Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fire
Raewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.
![Smothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Smothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly man
Bridjid Tamihana admitted 11 charges relating to the treatment of a 23-month-old girl.
![Man armed with axe jumps out of bushes to rob victim of ute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Man armed with axe jumps out of bushes to rob victim of ute
Bryce Paterson was one of four involved in the armed robbery at Taupiri.
![Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.
![Former Mongrel Mob member turned counsellor seeks $700k after losing prison job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Former Mongrel Mob member turned counsellor seeks $700k after losing prison job
He was caught sharing a tribute to a Mongrel Mob member who had died.
![Police dog punched after burglar caught red-handed on roof with booze shop loot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Police dog punched after burglar caught red-handed on roof with booze shop loot
Sidney Cassidy then attacked a police dog when he was busted for the crimes.
![Kitchen killing: Man fatally stabbed after trying to break up fight over messy kitchen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Kitchen killing: Man fatally stabbed after trying to break up fight over messy kitchen
Bailey Eccelstone locked himself in his room afterward and claimed it was self-defence.