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Otago's Hyde St keg party a 'success'
Alleged stalker throws hair at Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman was frightened when a woman threw a razor filled with hair at him during a workout at a…
Stag arrests after alleged racial abuse
A Korean woman visiting Queenstown was allegedly racially abused and robbed by members of a stag party…
Ryder attack: 'Name and shame' attempt
The man accused of breaching a suppression order by posting a video online of Jesse Ryder's two alleged attackers says he…
Rings' actor in court on drink-drive charge
A top local actor who starred in James Bond and Lord of the Rings movies is facing a drink-driving charge. Lawrence…
Rock-star brothers in police strife
Two brothers from the rock-reggae band Kora have been in trouble with police this week.
$150m of assets seized
Police have seized $150 million worth of houses, cars and cash from the Mr Bigs of the New Zealand crime world.
Crime
Christchurch schoolboy murder trial continues
A trial continues today for a man who allegedly bashed Christchurch teenager Hayden Miles to death before…
Warning on car meth labs
Police and specialists are warning of the rising use of stolen vehicles as mobile meth labs - which are sometimes returned…
Peter Williams: Courts must show compassion
Every good citizen would agree with the proposition that if people acquire substantial assets by committing crimes such…
Depriving the guilty of their assets
From drug-dealing grannies with a penchant for diamond rings to white collar fraudsters, those who profit from crime are…
Kiwi kids report Thai sex attacks
A convicted paedophile has been accused of sexually assaulting two young New Zealand brothers while…
The smiling predator
Serial sex offender James Parker this week confessed his NZ crimes - but stayed quiet on his year teaching in England.
Thomas family reveal shell test
Arthur Allan Thomas' brother carried out his own forensic tests to discredit the evidence that convicted his brother.
Expert backs Henwood on Burdett case
Dave Henwood was reprimanded after he said last year he had no doubt Teina Pora is innocent of murder.
Warning system saves court time
More than 45,000 people were arrested for minor offences such as drinking or fighting but given a warning rather than charged…
Murder trial juror weeps at evidence
Crime Archives
Evidence of how teenager Hayden Miles was cut into 12 pieces before being dumped in two Christchurch…
National
Charge over boy's death
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A Raetihi woman has been charged with manslaughter after the death of a nine-year-old boy who was found…
Sexual Assault
Sex offender gets 11 months
A Wanganui businessman found guilty of having unlawful sexual connection with a 15-year-old must place a notice at his workplace…
Justice System
What sentence would you give?
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They've been found guilty. Should they receive the maximum sentence for their crime? Or should they…
Child abuse
Pope seeks decisive action on sex abuse
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Pope Francis directed the Vatican on Friday to act decisively on clergy sex abuse cases and take measures…
Assault and Homicide
Top cop probed over alleged assault
One of Auckland's top police officers is being investigated by fellow police.
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