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Who is Uncle Six? Imprisoned crime boss reveals meth empire funnelling millions to China

Despite an overstayer who couldn't speak English, he built a lucrative criminal career.

Courtroom silent as killer describes stab victim's struggle for life amid botched hit

He recalled to the jury in vivid detail the violent last moments of Ricky Wang's life.

Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?

Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.

Loafers Lodge murder accused to keep name suppression for at least two months

The man was excused from appearing at his court hearing today.

Ex staff member at top Wellington school discharged without conviction for assault on student

The man cuffed the teenager on the back of the head for swearing, the judge said.

Man accused of causing nine fractures to baby appears in court

The baby was admitted to hospital on New Year's Eve, and the man was arrested in April.

Man pleads guilty to ex-partner's murder, six months after taking her corpse to police station

The man showed up at the police station and approached the front counter on December 30.

'Turn this crime juggernaut around': Dairy owners head to Parliament

Organiser Sunny Kaushal said lines needed to be drawn before there was another murder.

Pensioner punched at Posie Parker protest wants to sit down with her attacker

'What did you think you were doing? Why did you think it was OK to punch an older woman?'

‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for life

Murdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.

'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fists

The children had black eyes and sores.

Night out ended in 'blood-curdling' stabbings: How Nottingham attacks unfolded

Residents describe "horrific" scenes across the English city after multiple attacks.

Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers

Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.

Meth-laced beer case: Manslaughter trial date set for alleged drug smuggler

Aiden Sagala died after drinking beer allegedly contaminated with methamphetamine.

Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart

Steve Braunias reports on a methamphetamine killing in West Auckland.

Curfew tailored so woman who assaulted police can attend church

She fought a female constable and spat directly in her face, hitting her in the eye.

'Don't torture me anymore': Widow begged for answers after husband vanished

Ricky Wang's body was discovered encased in concrete in a remote, shallow grave.

Prison for trio after father-of-two shot through motorcycle helmet in New Lynn

The case should serve as a warning of the dangers of meth addiction, the judge said.