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'The minister wants you out'

The convicted violent criminal who lived in Government minister Paula Bennett's home is out of prison - and has been kicked out of the country.

Notorious tourist murderer let out of prison

Convicted double-murderer David Tamihere - who killed two Swedish tourists in 1990 - has had his first proper taste of freedom in 21 years.

Parole denied frozen dog-roll killer who won't confess

Roll call of New Zealand's most dangerous offenders

Criminals run riot on parole

Forty-three of NZ's most dangerous criminals have been convicted of serious violent offences committed while they were already on parole.

Teen jailed for mother of three's manslaughter

A 19-year-old has been sentenced to two years jail for the manslaughter of a mother of three who was burned to death in her south Auckland home.

Karla Cardno's killer refused parole

Youth target in knife-crime review

The Government is considering a proposal to limit the sale of knives to young people amid concerns over the number of knife crimes.

$18m fraudster to repay ASB only $3m-$5m

A former ASB investment adviser who stole nearly $18 million is likely to repay just $3m to $5m to the bank.

Double killer up for parole hearing

The teenager who helped his friend die: 'I'm sorry'

The teen convicted of helping a friend take his life wants to meet his dead mate's mother to apologise.

Teen sentenced after assisting friend's suicide

A 17 year-old has been sentenced to eight months home detention after admitting his part in a friend's suicide.

Man who attacked ex-partner's lover loses appeal

Army museum curator who stole weapons sacked

DHB fraudster escapes extra jail

<i>Judith Collins</i>: Less power to the offender, more to the victim