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Drug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crash

Marshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.

Drug ring bust: 24 people arrested, millions in assets seized

A major crackdown on drug importation at Auckland's border resulted in 24 arrests.

19yo and 15yo arrested after police officer injured in hit-and-run

The officer was laying spikes on Great North Rd when they were hit by a fleeing driver.

Auckland surgeon charged with flying to Christchurch during lockdown

The Remuera resident is accused of having illegally left Auckland on October 25.

Focus Live: Further arrests made into drug smuggling at New Zealand’s borders

December 8 2021 A further 14 baggage handlers, gang members and associates have been arrested as part of a major crackdown on an alleged drug smuggling ring operating from Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.

Auckland meth bust: Alleged King Cobra member named

More than 250kg of methamphetamine was smuggled in from Malaysia, US, police allege.

Pair flee after pointing gun at police in Hamilton

The man pointed a firearm at officers while they were arresting a woman.

Court shown pics of socialite kissing Jeffrey Epstein

Court shown intimate photos of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein together.

He died fused to his chair: Neglectful wife jailed for more than five years

Malia Li was convicted by a jury five months ago of causing her husband's death.

Father of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South Africa

The father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria

Police officer's decision to punch bystander justified: IPCA

An officer believed he was about to be assaulted, so he punched the bystander.

Church choir leader who stole survivor's pants in fatal Auckland park melee sentenced

Andy Tofaeono Moataa, 27, pleaded guilty in October.

More jail time for drug dealer after judge's miscalculation

Luther Toleafoa's jail term has been increased from 10 years to 11 years.

Police officer back home after being struck by car - but driver still at large

The driver responsible for allegedly running over a police officer is still on the loose.

Michael Hill mall jewellery theft: Man charged, firearm found

Firearm and ammunition but no jewellery found during a search warrant in Massey.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Woman given schoolgirl outfit to wear

Woman identified as "Kate" tells court Ghislaine Maxwell bought outfit for "fun".

Cyber crime rakes $3.3m from NZ businesses in three months

Flubot text scam proves wily for businesses as content constantly changes.

Garden City teen homicides: Violence fears after three killed in just four months

'Senseless acts of violence' appear on the rise in Christchurch.