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Alvina Chalmers told authorities her new religion created pressure to obey her husband.
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'Our family has been inundated with support and we are grateful for this.'
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The accused all entered not guilty pleas before Judge Robert Spear.
'Traumatised' arson victim: 'Leave us alone'
Mihaka warned the victim to get the children out of the house before he set fire to it.
'Completely unreasonable': MMA champ Dan Hooker on sentence for Fau Vake's killer
Fau Vake died on May 23, 2021 from injuries sustained in an attack on Symonds St.
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Cannabis advice came through pet and garden shop
Man's rehabilitation efforts since police's cannabis raids have kept him out of prison.
'Resounding success' or 'business as usual'? MPs clash over gang crackdown
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'Aladdin's Cave': Police raid seizes guns, luxury vehicle, jet skis
Stolen jet skis, guns, drugs, a truck and car were found at the Whangārei property.
Focus: Daniel Havili sentenced for manslaughter
Daniel Havili was sentenced to prison for manslaughter over the death of MMA fighter Fau Vake. Video / Supplied
'Aladdin's cave' of drugs, guns and stolen property found
Guns, drugs and stolen property aplenty found after a police search in Whangārei.
Police promise 'powerful' response to Auckland central crime spike
Crime surged above pre-pandemic levels in the 12 months to March, police data shows.
Apple products stolen from NZ Post deliveries
Apple Homepod Mini, Apple i-Pad, Apple Macbook laptop, and an Apple pen were taken.
Gloriavale included in faith investigations
Royal Commission is expanding investigation into abuse to faiths other than Anglican.
Gang de-patching death: Fourth man jailed
Mongrel Mob member was killed by his own gang after he stole from the wrong dealer.
Frenzied attack: Bravery of boy, 11, and woman commended by judge
The attacks with a knife and scissors missed vital organs by millimetres.
Angry digger driver denied appeal
Caught on camera, angry yellow digger driver banged bucket before damaging council car.
Convicted smuggler Karel Sroubek to appeal against deportation again
An appeal by Karel Sroubek against his deportation will be heard this week.
'We know he's a liar': Top cop on coming face-to-face with Grace Millane's killer
Grace Millane was murdered on the weekend of her 22nd birthday in December 2018.
Home detention not an option, judge rules
Taurerewa failed to charge his GPS electronic monitoring device on a number of occasions.
Jail for father who sexually abused daughters
The offending against one of the girls started when she was just 5 years old.
Alleged kidnapping trial aborted due to 'Covid-19 reasons'
The trial was due to start its sixth day when it had to be aborted.
Man allegedly involved in stabbing at school remanded for psychiatric report
The man was remanded in further custody for a mental health assessment.
Ram-raiders strike at Louis Vuitton, Gucci Auckland stores overnight
Police were called to a number of ram raids in Auckland overnight.
Head Hunters gang pad shot up, strip club shooting link suspected
Gun shots heard at notorious gang pad, believed to be retaliation for strip club shooting.
'Violating': Radio host's newborn baby photos used in vile scam
Radio host's warning after scammers used personal baby photos to target loyal listeners.
Former NZ Navy and drug smuggling super yacht to be auctioned off
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Three arrested following 2019 death
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An Auckland homeowner has been left distraught after charges withdrawn.
Grisly backyard discovery: 'Possibly a human skull'
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Shooting, assault, overdose, fire: Troubled history of Auckland's biggest brothel
Man left critically injured in latest incident.
Watch: CCTV captures teen dairy robbers - then they boast online
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