'Rot in hell Mr Booth': Paedophile teacher sentenced to seven years prison
A former victim arranged the sting that would have him admit to his crimes over the phone.
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Liam Mclean was thrown out of a speeding car driven by Ethan Stewart, drunk on cider.
Dog walker terrified when confronted by abusive knife wielding man in park
Eileen Pritchard was terrified when a knife-wielding man abused her as she walked her dog.
Teen who killed man thinking he was a serial killer not guilty by reason of insanity
The 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.
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A new incident has emerged where a teenage girl has been beaten on school grounds.
Fleeing driver arrested after running from police through St Lukes mall
Police were seen in the shopping mall this morning.
Suitcases with children's bodies inside were moved before being discovered
Suitcases with remains of children inside were moved in the year before their discovery.
Bandits brandishing hammers target Merivale jeweller
Jewellery store hit in a brazen robbery by armed attackers.
Hunt for Kirsty Bentley's killer: Police combing through 80 tip-offs
$100,000 reward in Ashburton cold case of Kirsty Bentley.
Gang rapist who took turns abusing teen girl granted early prison release
The man and his three friends spent hours raping the 16-year-old girl.
Police release photos - three offenders on the run after second raid on Merivale shops in four days
Thieves armed with hammers took off from the jewellery shop with rings and jewellery.
Masked men threaten liquor store staff in brazen late night robbery
Manager of Liquor Oasis was left shaken and scared after six masked men entered his store.
'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washing
Despite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.
Anti-social driving: Twenty-five vehicles impounded every week in Napier and Hastings
Most eventually claimed by owners but some are destroyed.
Watch: Thieves raid Sandringham liquor store
CCTV footage shows the robbery of Liquor Oasis in Sandringham. Video / Prakash Putta
Kiwi child star-turned-501, then devoted family man, killed in West Auckland hit-and-run
Lionel Allan was turning his life around, family member says.
'It's just gross' - Married At First Sight bride slams FBoy Island
MAFS 'bride' slams reality TV shows saying she believes toxic behaviour is promoted.
Youth apologises after Westfield Riccarton attack
Police have yet to identify and charge others allegedly involved.
Jarrod Gilbert: Do we have the will to tackle issues behind Māori imprisonment?
OPINION: Māori are part of the overall drop in prisoner numbers but not in per cent terms.
Two in custody after armed suspects lead police on 32km pursuit across Auckland
The pursuit began in Manukau, South Auckland and finished in Massey, West Auckland.
Hastings stabbing victim remains in serious condition
A man has been charged and another remains in hospital following a stabbing in Hastings.
Arrest made after man dies in alleged hit-and-run in Henderson on Friday night
A 42yo man has been arrested and will appear in Waitākere District Court on Thursday.
Man arrested after Invercargill incident leaves three hurt, one critically
18-year-old man charged with wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
School fundraiser mayhem: Dance-floor bashing victim tells of horrific injuries
The victim was dancing - next thing he knows he's getting blood cleaned off him.
'She was calling for help': TVNZ reality star admits taking advantage of drunk teen, acquitted of suffocating her
Wayde Moore is due to appear on TVNZ's FBoy Island NZ.
Watch: Chaotic new footage of Auckland mall robbery as police ramp up patrols
Thieves with balaclavas and gloves casually smashed multiple jewellery cabinets.
'Birthday gift' drugs bust: New Zealander facing possible death penalty in Bali
The man, identified as "MP", reportedly received drugs sent to a Bali post office box.
Watch: Moment Albany Mall thieves rob jewellery store
Footage of the robbery shows loud bangs as thieves smash the Michael Hill Jeweller store. Video / Supplied
Auckland mall masked gang robbery: MP rushes to pick up 'panicked' relative
Mark Mitchell rushed to the mall where armed men robbed a jewellery store.
Emergency housing, drugs and shoplifting: Man jailed for 'persistent' offending
He started shoplifting after his benefit was cut because he stole emergency housing money.
Albany mall robbery: MP Mark Mitchell speaks on crime
National MP Mark Mitchell on the moment a masked group robbed a jewellery store at the Westfield Albany mall in Auckland. Video / Supplied / Mark Mitchell / @jawad.cooll via TikTok, Lazie Wu
Watch: Masked group flee in getaway car after robbing Auckland mall jewellery store
Masked men were seen running in the suburban mall.
NZ records 1000-plus AOS callouts for year as cops battle heavily armed crims
"Frontline staff ... find themselves in situations where they feel ill-equipped" - police.
Patron reportedly stabbed and seriously injured at Hastings bar, one in custody
The incident was reported on Friday evening at a gaming lounge.