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'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's mother

The man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.

Police apologise for one of NZ's worst miscarriages of justice

Family battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.

Old RSA will be turned into new Papakura courthouse

The project is in the Government’s fast-track list of developments.

Diddy’s lawyer reveals rapper's biggest complaint about jail life

US rapper was arrested in New York last month and remains behind bars.

Kiwi-based DJ convicted in Cook Islands for importing drugs

A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment.

'Fatal force': Daughter accused of murdering mother now named

Julia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.

'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assault

Givealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.

Two men charged with 'multiple burglaries' across Waikato after early-morning traffic stop

Police say they hope to identify the owners of the property over the next few days.

Man accused of murder in court after Ripiro Beach body in burning car

Anaru Morunga, 34, faces a total of nine charges, including murdering Jasmaine Reihana.

Witness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'

The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.

'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealed

Clyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.

Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps

If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.

Anti-mandate campaigner in prison hunger strike

Brad Flutey's court proceedings continue to stall after numerous delays.

KiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror

Kiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.

Councillor urges tight-knit Kaitāia community to give support after homicide

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder.

Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court

Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.

My father is worst sexual predator of the past 20 years, daughter tells French trial

Caroline Darian testifies against father on the fifth day of case that has shocked France.

Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps

Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.