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Father of slain young man responds to verdict in coward punch case
Brian Smith, father of Luke Smith, who died after a coward punch in Wellington, speaks outside the Wellington High Court after the sentencing of his son's killer, Siale Siale.
‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in court
Seeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.
Watchdog slams ‘grossly inadequate’ ruling on cop who used belt to ‘reset’ his kids
The officer said he used the belt when other methods of discipline failed.
‘Miracle we’re alive’: Couple wake screaming as car ploughs into house
Walls in the homes crumbled as the car barrelled into two properties.
Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’
The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.
Funeral for father of high-profile gang boss set to disrupt Tauranga traffic, police warn
Expected influx of members of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle club could clash with locals.
Man jailed for 17 years for decade of abuse and rape
The man was jailed for 17 years for decades of abuse.
Family of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsible
He lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.
Police investigating after body found in burning car in Waikato
Trains have stopped and the road has been closed while police investigate.
When Terry met Marty – how the 1970s Mr Asia drug empire began
The two key players join forces in episode 1 of our true crime podcast.
‘Out of control’: Murders mount up for the Mr Asia gang
As the syndicate expands into Australia, it looks like Terry Clark's luck has run out.
Seven months in a leaky boat - the drug shipment that started the Mr Asia gang
Shipwreck, malaria and double-crossing on board the Brigadoon.
Money-laundering rule changes could land NZ on undesirable grey list
Capital inflows could be at risk if anti-organised crime rule changes fail.
‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designer
Fashion designer Samantha Williams was killed by drink driver Jake Hamlin.
Trial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug charges
Guilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.
'He's a monster:' Victim fights for prolific Dilworth paedophile to stay behind bars
Ian Wilson has appeared before the Parole Board for the fifth time since he was jailed.
‘You ruined my life’: Woman abused for nine years as a child confronts rapist
'I don’t know what it is like to live a life free of the damage you have caused.'
‘Execution’ or self-defence? Jury watches CCTV footage of Queen St killing
The killing was caught on 'crystal clear' CCTV footage.
Honesty box theft: ‘They had dug the whole thing up’
The honesty box at Campbells Bay Tennis Club was stolen on Wednesday.
Defence argue for acquittal in major meth case, accuse police of failing to follow policy
The defendant was allegedly found with 11kg of meth, $600,000 in cash and 17 cellphones.
‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence paling
Crimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.
Mother charged with reckless driving after fatal crash
Police alleged she may have been involved in a dispute with another driver.
Man falsely claimed Covid relief money - twice
The Auckland man used the relief money for personal items and gambling.