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Police racism, bias and use of force under microscope
A study into racism within the police has been running for a year. So where are they at?
Victim's son accused of being at drug deal on night his mother died
Stephen Fisi'ihoi said it was against gang code to 'dob' on another member of a gang.
Shattered dreams: Man loses half his skull in alleged attack - parents tell of agonising aftermath
Josh Storer was living the New Zealand dream when a brain injury changed everything.
Ram-raid Kiwi '501' wins bid to stay in Australia
Trae Whiu fails 'character test' but other factors weigh in his favour, tribunal finds.
'Disturbing': Pregnant woman leaps from moving car to escape bashing
The woman was 36 weeks pregnant and was being violently attacked.
Shooter's application to appeal jail term denied
Billy Matara's application to appeal his sentence for attempted murder has been declined.
Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police
Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.
Pair charged during Tauranga homicide investigation appear in court
It was the pair's second appearance.
'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuit
Passenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police
'Living hell': Family lived in tents after rental damaged in fire
A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.
'Seven blows in seven seconds': Cop off force after bashing gangster in cell
Acting sergeant said flashing fists were attempt to gain compliance.
Innocent grandmother shot dead in own home with bullet intended for her son, court hears
The victim was found dead with her right arm still holding the curtain ajar.
Lawyer fined for misconduct appealing decision
Lawyer censured and fined after costly litigation for friends and neighbours.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
'You keep on offending and offending,' judge tells 'career' shoplifter
Probation officer's report expresses 'very little faith' that Steven Nielsen will change.
'His life went into massive decline': The businessman, the meth and his brazen shoplifting
Rodger Yardley simply loaded up high-value goods and headed for the door.
Fau Vake death: Man ashamed and sorry for attack on 'Tongan brother'
Siofilisi Paongo threw punches at Vake's brother but was not responsible for Vake's death.
'Avoidable tragedy': Teen on dream NZ gap-year trip killed in horrific drink-drive crash
UK farm-worker Jack Roberts, 18, died when his car ploughed off a road and flew 22m.
Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.
Revealed: The court staff found snooping through court records
More than 150 court staff have been busted for looking through court records.
Woman went on tomahawk rampage after ex came home late from work
Judge: 'It was lucky no one was injured... she was out of control with a tomahawk.'
'Fight' to get suicidal man into mental health ward: Caregiver
The eight-year long wait for an inquest into the death of Shaun Gray began today.
Dilworth School sex abuse: 'Time affects memories,' cautions defence
Defence counsel asks jury whether they can recall what they were doing 40-50 years ago.
Are vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?
More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced
Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres
Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.
Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
'Get it done': Tradie told to ignore defects, leaky homeowner wins $1m payout
Judge rules in favour of former editor left with substantial repair bill for leaky home.
Shearer told to pay back $3715 fleeced in Facebook scams
Facebook traders paid money for TVs, cars or caravans, then seller's profile disappeared.
Guilty pleas after bloody gang brawl outside court
Eleven pleaded guilty to violence charges after criminal conspiracy charges were dropped.
Woman with stolen Trelise Cooper clothing denied discharge without conviction
The former private investigator claimed to be a gullible person.
Loss of mana: Fraudster jailed after losing millions from his own iwi
Te Whitinga Mark Huirua brought shame and a loss of mana to his iwi after losing $3.1m.
Indecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a row
Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.