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'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death

The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.

Lotto heartbreak: When the champagne stops flowing - the cost of winning big

They say money can't buy happiness, and some of Lotto's big winners prove the adage true.

10 years: Documents show maximum Megaupload sentence

Details emerge of charges faced by Megaupload pair in extradition deal.

Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver

Recidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.

Four men accused of attacking man who died on New Year's Day

Joseph Tauati's death sparked the first major homicide investigation of the year.

Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court

Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.

Trelise Cooper theft: Florist who received stolen clothing told her role was 'serious offending'

Florist Andrea Edwards was found with $137,000 worth of stolen Trelise Cooper clothing.

Witness claims children were unwashed, unloved and unsupervised

Children had to wait in locked car until passed-out mother woke up, court told.

Local sits on wanted criminal until police arrive

Gang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.

Infamous conman released from custody while waiting for extradition hearing

The US wants McKelvy extradited to face drug trafficking charges in the US.

Zac Guildford charged with breaching intensive supervision before latest sentencing

The offending allegedly occurred before Guildford was sentenced earlier this year.

Prison ordered for man who shot crossbow at woman's head

Daniel Vae had 44 convictions prior to today's sentencing.

Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth

Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.

Woman charged after shooting at Auckland's largest brothel

Police have not yet filed charges against anyone accused of pulling the trigger.

He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant

Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives

Comancheros gang in court for money laundering

The two 2020 police stings seized an Audi, two BMWs and two Mercedes Benz.

Piopio home invasion: Farmer reveals why burglar's finger was chopped off

William Burr says he knew the threat of being stabbed by the teen was a real one.

Woman charged with causing teen cyclist's death by opening car door

Levi James 19, was killed while biking along Manukau Rd in March.