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Ex state ward stole $140k BMW from Auckland dealership then led police on 200km/h joyride

Locked up as a child 23 hours a day in a small, stifling room, he's now back behind bars.

'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner

The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.

Violent offender shanked four inmates during year-long prison stabbing spree

He's been in and out of adult prisons since age 13.

Sister's heartbreak: Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children

Man's lawyer: “He is a victim himself and is now an abuser,”

Man hospitalised after violent 'hate crime' at gay bar

The man said he moved to New Zealand seven years ago to feel safe, but no longer does.

Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks

The 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.

'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary

'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'

Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial

Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.

House shot at 'several times': Man's move to 'protect' himself lands him in jail

He took photos of himself posing with firearms and posted them to social media.

Man exchanged 1600 messages with key player in $2.9m stolen property ring

Judge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.

'They probably see me as a monster:' Murderer reflects on drug-induced rage killing

Joseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.

Luxon on Opotiki gang raids

Prime Minister on Opotiki Iwi allegations over police conduct. Video / Mark Mitchell

Woman caught with over $5m worth of meth wrapped in towels

The woman, 27, landed in Auckland on a flight from Vancouver on October 30.

Destiny Church leaders on trial, accused of defying Covid restrictions

The controversial religious figure risks up to six months' imprisonment if convicted.

A woman has been stabbed to death in Glen Eden

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Glen Eden last night. Video / Michael Craig

Tauranga man sent to prison for sexual violation of woman after work event

The victim said the "horrific" sexual assault has "devastated every aspect of [her] life".

Police investigation underway following a serious incident in Glen Eden.

Police are investigating a serious incident that occurred last night on Brandon Road in Glen Eden. Video / NZ Herald

Repeat offender prison-bound again after blasting hole in hotel room door

David Mane was already on parole for shooting a man in the stomach in Northland.