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Crown prosecutor Gareth Kayes gave graphic detail of Elizabeth Zhong's murder as the prosecution gave it's closing statements in the trial. Video / Pool
Jury retires in case of former Dilworth music teacher accused of abusing students
Leonard Cave, a music teacher, was accused of abusing six boys over several decades.
Butcher hit 'rock bottom'. Then something made him decide to stay open
The butcher, subjected to smash and grabs and break-ins, was ready to call it quits.
Fatal police shooting from 22 years ago under spotlight
Steven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.
Mike Hosking grills Andrew Coster on gang shootings, ram raids
Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking questioned Police Commissioner Andrew Coster about the spike in gang shootings within Auckland, and what is being done to stop the violence. Video / Newstalk ZB
Most ram-raiders are younger than 15: Police Commissioner
Police commissioner Andrew Coster wonders 'why these kids aren't productively engaged'.
Prison riot teams under microscope after Newstalk ZB investigation
Officials were effectively running blind, despite 'highly threatening and violent' events.
Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.
Gang tension: Police 'very concerned about their access to firearms'
Tension between Tribesmen and Killer Beez linked to a number of shootings in Auckland.
Woman went on tomahawk rampage after ex came home late from work
Judge: 'It was lucky no one was injured... she was out of control with a tomahawk.'
Pair of roading company directors named in bribery case
The SFO charged six people this year over what a judge has called an 'elaborate scheme'.
Fatal Waihola crash: District Court sentencing for young driver
A 17-year-old driver who killed two mothers in a horror crash has been convicted.
'Fight' to get suicidal man into mental health ward: Caregiver
The eight-year long wait for an inquest into the death of Shaun Gray began today.
Dilworth School sex abuse: 'Time affects memories,' cautions defence
Defence counsel asks jury whether they can recall what they were doing 40-50 years ago.
New charges filed after six hospitalised in Auckland car park shooting
The man could face up to 10 years' prison for each charge if convicted.
'Shameless': Brazen thief steals praying Sunday school teacher's handbag
The alleged thief was caught on CCTV exiting the church.
Body in the boot murder trial: Prosecutors focus on witness' exoneration during closing argument
Elizabeth Zhong's ex-business partner is on trial, but the defence has another theory.
'Havoc': Man loses thousands in hacking scam
A Brisbane man lost thousands of dollars and airpoints after his accounts were hacked.
Flowers, tears as Bidens stop at Uvalde memorial
US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden offered comfort Sunday to a city gripped by grief and anger. Video / AP
'Acutely unwell': Mt Albert murder accused too ill to appear in court
Tom Coombes' family hope anyone with relevant information will inform police.
Cars with rocks on accelerators crash in Christchurch
Driverless cars with rocks on accelerators were sent down streets in Mount Pleasant. Video / Supplied
Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier
Nearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.
Jarrod Gilbert: We need a strong but careful approach to gang violence
Jarrod Gilbert on gang shootings
Greens make final push to reduce Three Strikes sentences
The Greens want Three Strikes offences re-examined after the law is repealed.
Auckland shooting: At least 20 bullet holes in house, sleepout
Attention is focused on a residence which neighbours believe is a gang house.
Revealed: The number of Kiwi businesses that would pay a cyber ransom
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Mt Albert homicide: Tom Coombes' 'happy and beautiful life' cut short
Tom Coombes was not alone when he died, his mother has revealed.
'I would defy Putin again': Meet Russia's most hated woman
Producer reveals the hurdles she faced since her famous on-air anti-war protest.
'I am full of lead': Radio star's brother has more than 20 pellets in his body after random shooting
"I was shot. I was coughing up blood, I couldn't move and my insides were burning."
Mt Albert homicide: Man arrested, victim identified as Tom Coombes
Police have launched a homicide inquiry.
Auckland gang shootings: Police investigating suspicious fire at home
House fire one of two overnight police are treating as suspicious.
Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
Auckland gang shootings: Seven arrested, guns and ammunition recovered
There's "no tolerance for this brazen violence" and enforcement will continue, police say.