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Jury finds Mongrel Mob trio not guilty of murdering David Kuka

One of the trio was found guilty of being an accessory after the fact to murder.

Attempted murder defendant discussed planting GPS tracking device two days before attack

Auckland-based radio celebrity Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times.

Friends accused of fatal shootings during 'crime spree'

It was one hell of a month in Auckland with a spate of shootings, the court heard.

'Manslaughter by fright' appealed - could drowning have been foreseen?

James Jenkins died after, out of fear of his pursuer, he jumped into the harbour.

Murder defendant's lawyers says their client's ex-bestie - not him - stomped, stabbed victim

Two friends from childhood, co-accused of murder, blame each other.

Family of allegedly murdered father 'heartbroken'

Father of five mourned after alleged Upper Hutt murder.

'Unprovoked attack': US cops reveal details of Kiwi TikTok star's attempted murder

The Invercargill native is likely to be deported after his lengthy sentence.

The instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailed

One rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.

Police investigating death at Upper Hutt address after person suffers stab wounds

Police responded after a person was reported seriously injured at an Akatarawa Rd address.

Man who killed dad now jailed for rape of sick woman: 'She was fluttering her eyes at me'

Bahadur Singh both admitted, and denied, his offending and even blamed his victim.

Multiple shots fired at two homes in Auckland overnight

Police investigating after properties in Ōtara and Māngere were targeted.

Why gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentences

The victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.

One-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole condition

Shane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.

‘Dildo precedent?’ Protester who poured juice on Posie Parker tries to get assault charge tossed

The juice was spilled during a tense protest at Auckland’s Albert Park.

Crime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offences

There's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.

Name suppression lapses: Identity revealed in meth-laced beer case

Aiden Sagala died in March after police said he "innocently sat down for a beer".

Albany bus stop killing: Victim was allegedly 501 deportee from Australia

A 16-year-old has appeared in Youth Court charged with murder.

Watch: Video shows police taking person into custody after knife found

One witness said she saw at least six police cars and tasers drawn.