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No one charged over death of four-year-old
The man who a coroner says likely inflicted injuries that killed a four-year-old boy insists he was not responsible. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
A man's attempt at taking his own life opened a Pandora's Box on his addiction to child exploitation material.
Woman stole stranger's identity to create fictitious carer and claim benefits
Diane Marie Baumann used a stranger's driver's licence to create a fictitious carer for herself and receive payments.
Driver drank, took meth, fought, before collision killed child
A drunk woman who was also high on methamphetamine was driving to the home of the woman she was convinced was sleeping with her partner when she fatally ploughed into a young girl who was biking with…
'I didn't do it': Convicted rapist's outburst as judge delivers 31 guilty verdicts
The offending took place during a 15-year period, when the victims had been in relationships with the man.
Man to serve 19 years in jail for murdering Ellerslie couple
Shu Man Poon wiped tears from his eyes with his head bowed as the sentence was handed down.
Eye surgeon convicted of attempted murder to be released on parole
Ian Dallison tried to murder his former business landlord in Christchurch.
'Blatantly wrong': White House slams court decision blocking Trump tariffs
The White House called the ruling "blatantly wrong" on social media and expressed confidence it would be overturned.
Judge drops murder charges after deeming unsafe for jury to convict
A women was facing a charge of being party to murder for the death of Rau Tongia, who died in Karori in 2020.
Man who raped, murdered elderly woman to stay behind bars
Peter Carrington has spent over two decades in prison for the murder of Mya Sollis.
Greyhound racing industry to challenge ban in court
The greyhound racing industry is heading to court to challenge the Racing Minister's decision to ban the sport from July next year. Greyhound Racing New Zealand chief executive Edward Rennell spoke to… Audio
'Our beautiful darling': Killed 3-year-old farewelled
Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with assault and murder.
Kiwi deported for armed kidnappings, carjacking, home invasion
Falefitu Alapati Toatoalei's visa is being revoked and he will be deported from Australia.
Man charged with murder of three-year-old Northland girl
The man will appear in the Kaikohe District Court on Monday.
Parents battle to keep teen daughter away from older boyfriend, resort to legal action
The police said they were restricted in what they could do.
Fourth person charged over Gulf Harbour homicide appears in court
The fourth person charged over the death of Chinese woman Shulai Wang - whose body was found in the waters of Gulf Harbour more than a year ago - has appeared at the North Shore District Court on…
Man accused of Whakatāne rape says woman had been 'flirting' with him
The man is defending the charge of rape in a trial that began on Monday.
Man jailed for 'unprecedented' attack on judge in courtroom
Ryan Brown told police he wanted to go back to jail, because he couldn't handle his drug addiction.
Legal moves to swim, fish and drink safely
A precedent-setting High Court case could be the key to a better attitude towards cleaning up our waterways
The injustice of a freshwater crisis
A precedent-setting High Court case could be the key to a better attitude towards cleaning up our waterways Audio
