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Jailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years ago

Michael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after murdering Birgit Brauer in 2005.

Early prison release for man with 168 convictions and 'high risk' of violence

The recidivist offender will have to wear an ankle bracelet when he gets out.

Drunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclist

She has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter.

Police launch review after controversial retail crime directive

The directive set thresholds for theft: $200 general, $150 petrol, $500 shoplifting.

'I didn't do it': Convicted rapist's outburst as judge delivers 31 guilty verdicts

Five ex-partners testified he raped, beat, and assaulted them.

'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yo

A rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.

'Heart of gold': Super Rugby star's moving tribute to slain teen

Heartbroken family member of homicide victim says rugby hero's gesture was special.

Confessed Ellerslie double murderer handed life sentence for bloody plot

A senior orthopaedic nurse and his wife were killed in November 2023.

How a simple hand signal aims to protect young abuse victims

Detective Inspector Scott Beard and Gloria Masters launched a campaign to aid young abuse victims. The campaign introduces a special hand signal for victims to discreetly seek help

'He looked all pale': Woman recalls discovering dead body in her bed

She denies sending Facebook messages shortly before Rau Tongia was killed in bed.

Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges

Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.

Auckland library lockdown: Man with knife near babies at Wriggle and Rhyme session

The 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.

Comanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's family

A prospect and three patched members were investigated, including the national president.

Do you know this man? Police hunt suspect in Auckland attack on woman

He was spotted walking away, leaving the victim seriously injured.

Two injured in downtown Auckland, four suspects taken into custody

Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.15pm.

'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison

Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.

'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'

Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.

'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kids

A judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.