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Rival gangs to join hīkoi; second march considered when patch law comes into force

Arch rivals consider truce to make a stand against new laws.

'Blatantly crossed a line': Judge rejects tomato juice protester's conviction appeal

Others must be deterred from using physical attacks as a form of protest, the judge said.

Terrified woman woke to find knife-wielding intruder performing sex act next to her bed

Her toddler was asleep next to her in a cot and the man had exposed himself.

Prisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yard

He then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.

Homicide investigation: Boy, 8, dies in hospital; woman charged with assault

A woman, 25, has been charged with assault.

'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZ

Customs say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.

Church abuse survivor speaks following the Government's apology

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

'I’m trusting you,' judge tells serial thief with long history of offending

”Please don’t let us down, don’t let [your wife] down," offender told.

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.

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

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

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

Jurors were shown video of the attack caught on CCTV.

'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.