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Four plead not guilty to murder of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
Name suppression lifts for three of four defendants accused over homeless man's death.
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Serial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beef
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Ram-raid police brutality case: Girl, 14, punched twice as officers avoid conviction
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The Mongrel Mob member's skull was shattered 'into minute pieces'.
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But, he was found guilty of showing the video to a mutual friend.
'Nightmare situation': Cop acquitted of perjury over unauthorised speeding tickets
His lawyer slammed police superiors and said a criminal charge was a vast overreaction.
Three arrested as Palmerston North rocked by spate of violent attacks
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Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14
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Former Givealittle director drove drunk twice in one night
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Son pleads not guilty to murdering father in Massey driveway death
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Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young couple
The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.
Police officer accused of perjury over speed radar qualification
Police mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.
Former airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAF
Court sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.
Second person arrested after alleged firearms incident at Auckland hospital
Police say further arrests or charges cannot be ruled out.
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
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'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at scene
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'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZ
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'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaults
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‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
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