'Unburden yourself': Police appeal in hit-and-run death
Police believe the driver knows they hit someone, and are asking them to come forward.
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Couple will say hospital gave them medication, and advice about possible side-effects.
Two arrests, $100K in luxury goods recovered after Louis Vuitton burglary
A woman is accused of receiving a stolen diamond ring and Louis Vuitton property.
Fatal attack on miniature poodle claimed to be 'accident'
The dog would have suffered severely before dying, the judge said.
Man busted with cannabis in his Mercedes: 'For sick old lady'
A judge was sceptical about the man's various excuses for being caught with drugs.
Man admits four South Auckland drive-by shootings in five days
Michael Crawford also pleaded guilty to having explosives, AK-47-type rifle: no one hurt.
Man charged with killing mother at sea to inherit estate
Nathan Carman charged with killing his mother at sea to inherit the family's estate.
Police killer Daniel Luff granted parole after 20 years in prison
Daniel Luff was 17 when he killed police officer Duncan Taylor during a five-hour siege.
Another ram raid: Bollards no match for gas station attack
Another ram raid happened overnight - this time in Oratia, West Auckland.
Police spike car after chase in St Heliers
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Dirty dishes: Axe-wielding dad threatened to chop up son
Enraged over kitchen chores, a dad assaulted his twins and chased them with an axe.
Infamous conman released from custody while waiting for extradition hearing
The US wants McKelvy extradited to face drug trafficking charges in the US.
Caught with bacon down his pants: Recidivist shoplifter busted by security
Perry Osbourne had been caught stealing before. This time security was waiting for him.
Man who punched his mum was so drunk he couldn't remember it
His mum says she's "numb, sick, and afraid" and their relationship is now damaged.
'Systemic racism' a lazy claim, police union says
Agencies 'feast off the dysfunction that the system has created' among Māori, MP says.
Couple who used others' identities in politically charged posters fight to keep names secret
Couple fight to keep names suppressed out of concern for their safety.
Jury begins deliberations over fate of father, son after teen's finger chopped off
Aggressive violence out of revenge or self defence? Deliberations continue tomorrow.
Zac Guildford charged with breaching intensive supervision before latest sentencing
The offending allegedly occurred before Guildford was sentenced earlier this year.
Prison ordered for man who shot crossbow at woman's head
Daniel Vae had 44 convictions prior to today's sentencing.
Woman jailed for 30 months for home invasion robbery
Home invasion and robbery at cousin's house earns jail, for woman raised in state care.
'Varied and complex' factors behind recent wave of youth crime in Auckland – police
It comes after a weekend of mayhem saw 11-year-olds driving stolen cars.
Whangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partner
Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.
Kāwhia shooting: DNA, boot print, link accused to fatal home invasion, crown say
Grayson Toilolo denies all charges in relation to the fatal home invasion in 2019.
'He's trying to suffocate me': Slain businesswoman's words read in court
'Court won't kill you, but they will,' Fang Sun allegedly said of his gang connections.
Megaupload duo cut deal: Now only Dotcom faces US extradition
Ten years on, there is a significant turning point in the Megaupload saga.
Fatal fall overboard: Charges laid against skipper, charter company
Danielle Tamarua fell overboard near Rangitoto Island last year.
'No one is safe': Overnight ram raid - thieves target second pawn store days apart
Store owner had to sit outside raided store at 2am to protect it.
Demio bandits: Children as young as 10 behind spate of car thefts
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Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth
Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.
'It wasn't a situation to run', farmer accused of assaulting burglar tells jury
The teen burglar was on his phone, and William Burr figured he was calling for help.
Businesswoman was beset with gambling losses, debts prior to violent death
The defendant had accused Elizabeth Zhong of misappropriating more than $4 million.
Elderly man had no light, water, fresh air and little sanitation, police allege
No access to light, air, water and made to wear a nappy and a wetsuit, police allege.