Fuel found at scene of 'suspicious' fire that destroyed set of new Auckland homes
Clean-up has begun at the Derrimore Heights site.
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Rape victim moved to act after hearing man abused another
Two victims, 20 years apart, speak out about rapist and sex abuser Robin Hermansen.
Teen called taxi to move between her robberies, got pregnant 'on the run'
Saffron Tina Jules Mokotupu jailed for 2yrs 9mths but could get out in time to give birth.
Nelson homicide victim identified, police investigating
A 56-year-old man was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard in Hope.
Man with gang links jailed for aggravated robbery
Man says he has cut gang links, but Corrections disagreed in its pre-sentence report.
Rena Joyce denies 'callous' murder of partner, gives evidence at own trial
The woman accused of murdering her partner, burying him in compost takes stand at trial.
Judge orders prison for blind man who participated in Auckland woman's brutal killing
Angela Joy Smith was killed by two men in May 2020, leaving behind a 12-year-old son.
Elderly man allegedly shot dead in 'prison-ordered hit gone wrong'
Rugby league stalwart Peter Rasmussen, 75, was shot dead in his home during lockdown.
Woman accused of Molotov cocktail attack named
Three people were burned, one critically, in the attack in November.
Murder-accused Rena Joyce will take the stand at trial
The trial for Rena Joyce, charged with murdering her partner, continues in Christchurch.
'Aunty I've done something really, really bad' - Nomads prospect jailed
Nomads prospect stabbed a rival gang member in the face 15 times with a pair of scissors.
'He's by the birdbath': Murder-accused's confession interview played to jury
A jury in the Rena Joyce murder trial has seen a video of her police interview, confession
Jury finds man guilty of bashing woman
Daniel Rei's blows knocked several of the victim's teeth out and cut her bottom lip.
Beachgoer left to find way home in bikini after thieves steal everything
Police urge people heading to the beach to leave their valuables at home.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Nelson property
A scene examination is being carried out and is expected to last several days.
Woman appears in court after break-in at Government House
Brett Power plead not guilty to a charge of disorderly behavior likely to cause violence.
'Unauthentic': Activist Grace Tame lashes out at Aussie PM
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has made another powerful public speech.
Hammer attack: Dairy owner forgives assailant
Corner store proprietor fled out the back of his shop, blood dripping from his head.
Top school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forward
Pinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.
William Tyrrell's foster father charged
Tyrrell was last seen at a property owned by his former foster grandmother.
Rejected: Engineer's final legal bid after US polo star's death fails
Case relates to 2018 death of Lauren Biddle at Christchurch hillside mansion.
Man accused of threatening to kill 'non-Muslims' subject to mental health report
Police allege the 20-year-old made a threat against non-Muslims in Auckland last year.
Radio host Jay-Jay Feeney's brother 'haunted' by memories of shooting
Poull Andersen had 22 steel pellets surgically removed from his body.
Man imprisoned after drugging, repeatedly throttling woman
A Tauranga man who drugged and strangled the woman has been sent to prison.
Police outline timeline to 'confession' by woman who killed and buried her partner
Police who investigated killing of Martin Berry tell a High Court jury what they found
Wild police chase ends six-week crime spree
The man was only caught after being pinned in by police and pepper sprayed.
Bottle-o store owner chases thief with nunchucks
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Angry man causes girlfriend's bad burns
Dunedin man caused severe burns after knocking kettle of boiling water into partner's lap.
Taupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housing
Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.
'Every woman's worst fear': Exercisers report being assaulted, threatened
Three women have been targeted in unrelated incidents in the past four weeks.
'The truth is the truth': Police forced to apologise for withholding gun seizure stats
Police are stepping up efforts to crack down on gun violence by organised crime.
Man who sexually abused boys jailed
Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.
Abused Māori siblings believe they wouldn't have been treated 'like a number' if they were Pākehā
'We just needed to be treated like a child who needed love and a place to call home'.
Call for hit-and-run driver to own up
Motorcyclist sideswiped by ute ends up in hospital for surgery.