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Thief uproots seedlings and leaves

Plucking thief takes the shine off the salad days for community garden.

'May you rot in prison as you left Kim to rot in the lake'

Cory Jefferies jailed at least 11 years for the murder of his partner of 26 years.

Homicide inquiry launched after critically injured man dies

A homicide inquiry is underway after a man found with serious injuries has died.

Police have a new tool in the fight against beehive crime

Beehive thefts are rising, but police are fighting back.

Shots fired at Waikato surfers: Police

Police say shots have been fired at surfers riding waves in Taharoa in the Waikato.

Jury continues deliberations over Taupo murder accused

The jury this morning continued their deliberations into the Taupo shooting.

Farmers criticise police as cattle-killing probe stalls

Farmers whose animals were shot criticise lack of progress in police inquiry.

Self-styled crime fighter suffers brain haemorrhage chasing thieves

Alan Manhire had been patrolling the streets of Mayfield, Ashburton, for three years.

Taupo shooting: Son got home to find dad dying on doorstep

A juror has been dismissed after constantly nodding off during the trial.

Horror discovery: Strangled pheasants found on beach

'We don't know how the birds got here or how they died, but it's bloody horrible."

Raiders swoop on green gold

Avocado thefts spike with one orchardist hit repeatedly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Avocado heist: Orchard stripped but haul inedible

About $100,000 worth of avocados stolen from Northland orchard.

Discontent over lack of rustling prosecutions

Police urge farmers to use CCTV to help provide evidence of offences.

Call for CCTV cameras in dairy sheds

Animal rights groups want MPI stripped of animal welfare responsibilities.

Lifestyle block homicide: Police question neighbours

Police talk to neighbours after body found at Canterbury home.

Kaitāia pāua poacher jailed for a year

Paua will be gone in 10 years unless plundering stops, says local.

Man admits threatening 75yo fishery officer

Seeing the fishery officer the next day, Engu said: 'I'll get someone to take you out'.

Low blow: Pinnacle Stone family business out of pocket after theft

The stolen slabs are estimated to be worth about $10,000.