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Covid wage subsidy scam: Prison for dad who made fake company

Uatesoni Filimoehala was already bankrupt when the pandemic hit. It didn't deter him.

Dilworth housemaster denied parole, asked to reveal any further sex abuse victims

Alistor Harlow was jailed for abusing at least four boys.

Ex-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victims

The school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.

Extent of fire shown to jurors after alleged killing of Wiremu Arapo

A fly-through of the fire damage was shown to the jury during the trial of Gregory Hart and Sean Hayde, accused of killing Wiremu Arapo on October 20, 2020. Video / NZ Police

Mega meth bust: 200kg found hidden in farming machines

Police tracked the large haul across the North Island.

Why a dental clinic staffer claims she was 'made to steal' customers' payments

The woman put her personal bank account details on the clinic's invoices.

'Street violence and thuggery': Man attacks family after Midnight Oil concert

They were on their way home when they were assaulted, resulting in two needing surgery.

'Unsettling': Police investigate suspected drive-by shooting in St Johns

Police are investigating after reports a St Johns home was shot at.

‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealed

The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.

Pedestrian hit by Comancheros' car was already screaming in pain. Then the machete came out

The victim was hit with a car before he was slashed with a machete and hunting knife.

'He's talking bulls***': Man accused of orchestrating radio host's attempted murder made disdain clear

'Everyone feels like he’s no good,' the suspect told police of victim Harnek Singh.

Armed police incident in Henderson

Police have closed off the Lincoln Rd motorway overpass as they respond to an unfolding incident. Video / Supplied / Dean Purcell

Preventive detention lifted for violent offender with 70 convictions

The serial abuser was jailed for a brutal attack on his former partner.

Police shoot armed man after attempted carjackings

A witness at the scene says armed police were approaching a white truck.

Neighbours at war: Jury reach verdict for alleged assault with a weedeater

The neighbourly issues of an exclusive gated community were laid bare in court.

'We were shocked': Three staff held at gunpoint during bowling alley heist

The armed man burst into the business just before 6pm.

Security guard confronts shoplifter

A security guard confronts a would-be shoplifter at a Countdown supermarket in Hamilton yesterday. Video / NZME

Good gardener: Lawyer tells court client 'successful' at growing weed

Police arrived at the home on an unrelated matter and found more than a kilo of cannabis.