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Corrections' electronic systems were tested during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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The teen became radicalised online after bullying at school.
Auckland dairy killing: Third man now charged with murder
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Man accused of murdering toddler had admitted MMA-style punishment: Crown
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Guilty of murder: Jury rejects manslaughter defence for killing of 16yo
The defendant admitted to manslaughter but said he didn't deserve the label 'murderer'.
Tauranga port resource consent hearing witness challenged on 'negligible' impact findings
Key witness says Port of Tauranga's wharf plan will see “negligible” effects.
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Coroner rules on violent death of Auckland toddler
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Man given deportation reprieve after sex offence and eight years at large
The 37yo man was convicted in 2021 of assault with intent to commit a sexual violation.
Monster sentence: Alex Murdaugh gets two consecutive life terms for murder of wife, son
The once-prominent US lawyer was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the murders.
'Incredibly stupid' or delusional? Jurors set to begin deciding fate of admitted strangulation killer
Trinity Oliver was killed in September 2021, but was it murder or manslaughter?
The total number of ram raids last year revealed
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Pet food plant machinery claims four partial fingers from workers in three years
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Netanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plans
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One victim says the offence has taken her to some 'pretty dark places'.
Toddler's primary caregiver weeps as she pleads guilty to manslaughter for failing to protect child
A man was charged with murder and a woman with manslaughter after Arapera Fia died.
'Safe space': New educational programme to address family violence starts
It allows violent men a chance to learn to “make better choices for their families".
'No risk of a miscarriage of justice': Supreme Court dismisses violent killer's appeal bid
The Court of Appeal had dismissed an application for leave to appeal.
Bodiless murder trial: Key witness testimony comes under spotlight
Lawyer reminds witness his evidence isn't to “fit in with the police theory”.
Courtroom filled to capacity as 20yo pleads not guilty to fatal Boxing Day kidnapping
He is accused of having 'caused the death by threats or fear of violence'.
Manslaughter charge dropped: Attack on well-known 65-year-old left him hospitalised with punctured lung
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Alec Baldwin facing further legal battles
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Man who killed 16yo had history of meth psychosis, lawyer says
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'You killed my dad': Gang associate swerved car at father-of-10; family fumes over sentence
“Is that all?” one of Kauri’s family members yelled as she stormed out of the courtroom.
Second Northland police officer quits while under investigation
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Government consultant's son gets home detention for theft, petrol drive-offs
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Gloriavale leader says much criticism of Christian community valid
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