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Woman charged with murder after Pukekohe hit and run

The victim, 37-year-old Teri Rhind, suffered critical injuries after being hit.

'Traumatic': Two boys flee after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch

Two boys walking home were approached by a couple in a car and told to get in.

Coward punch, fatal head stomps: Trial begins for man who attacked darts opponent

Jurors were shown video of the attack caught on CCTV.

Deportee used fake passport to travel between NZ and Australia 24 times

Harvey Cramer-Roberts, from Auckland, was sentenced to nearly four years' jail.

'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by police

Joel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.

Cold blooded murder: The chilling discovery of a body and the plan to cover it up

Three friends claimed it was an accident, but a jury found otherwise.

Teen mobster involved in murder lied to avoid jail, now he’s rejected early parole

Tana Ormsby-Turner has assaulted inmates and racked up misconducts while inside.

State abuse apology: Luxon criticised for absence during survivors' speeches

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he had to leave to prepare for his own formal Crown apology but maintains he's fully engaged in the process.

Abuse survivor speaks after Government apology

Paora Crawford-Moyle speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.

Three seriously injured after stolen car flees police, crashes into ditch in Kumeū

The car travelled from south to west Auckland trying to evade police.

'I've got to kill you now': Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammer

He told her that if her family came to get her, they'd be killed and buried.

'Not once been caught': Gang associate who bragged about drug importation success is jailed

The former Head Hunters prospect found himself at the centre of a gang beef.

'He has this addiction:' Pensioner cast porn to tv, sexually assaulted teen

'I wasn’t really myself after it happened,' teen tells the court as 69yo is sentenced.

'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatment

NZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.

England rugby star opens up on being accused of sexual assault during New Zealand tour

England players were questioned by police as soon as they landed at Christchurch Airport.

Why gang member who shot Killer Beez leader Josh Masters didn't get parole

Parole Board had safety fears for a small NZ town if Okusitino Tae was released there.

Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store

The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.

Flagstaff Fresh Choice attempted robbery

CCTV footage shows a woman trying to steal from Fresh Choice Flagstaff, with help from a child, on November 2. Video / Supplied