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House of horrors murder: Court explains why teen was unfit for trial

A third person was also charged with kidnapping and murdering the 17-year-old.

Man arrested with pistol and ammo in Auckland court

A 23-year-old is facing two charges after being accused of carrying a gun into a court.

Party killer freed: Man who stabbed teen Augustine Borrell paroled

The man who murdered teen Augustine Borrell has been released from prison this week.

Second prisoner admits attacking double-killer Graeme Burton

Prison guards could only watch from behind a grille as Burton was stabbed some 40 times.

Machete attacker who tried to cut neighbour's head off to spend years in hospital

He harboured resentment for a man, whom he considered a negative neighbourhood influence.

Murderer admits stabbing double killer more than 40 times

Burton became a household name in the late 2000s after a spree of violence and murder.

New chief District Court judge announced

Chief Judge Taumaunu says he wants to hold the position for eight years.

Focus Live Earlier: Couple jailed for starving disabled brother who lost almost half his body weight before death

Focus Live Earlier: Couple jailed for starving disabled brother who lost almost half his body weight before death.

Top cop accuser: 'I'm happy knowing he is no longer in police'

She also wants change to how alleged victims are treated in blue on blue investigations.

Auckland cop who illegally drew Taser fights to keep his job

"That doesn't mean he can't be a good police officer, because people learn from mistakes."

Bus company to pay $750K for fatal Christmas Eve bus crash

"Down the Wharerata Hills, the brakes on the bus started to fail," court documents read.

NZ's 'dirty little secret': Getting tough on domestic violence

Since strangulation became specific offence there have been 1246 charges laid.

NZ man jailed for sex blackmail of wealthy LA businessman

Glenn Green tried to blackmail a rich US businessman with claims of a sex scandal.

Woman accused of Ōtāhuhu murder denies killing man

Police said the man died after what they described as a "serious assault".

Revealed: Arthur Brown knew his killer

Arthur Brown was shot dead outside a bakery during the early hours of a March morning.

'You're a racist': Defendant's rant at judge earns cell time

The judge had Abigail Huirama removed from the courtroom and brought back later.

Security van heists: Auckland armed robber jailed for 16 years

One cash van robbery on Dominion Rd saw $280,000 stolen.

Lying killer loses bid to reduce prison time

Court of Appeal judges rule bogus alibi relevant to 19-year non-parole sentence.