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'Devil': Man who attacked partner claimed she wasn't following 'correct' Christianity

“Now I’m going to tie you up, chop you up and kill you.”

Youth intervention programme for recidivist offenders launched

The plan will be tailored to the needs of each child and family, the government says.

Murder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel Mob

The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".

Road-rage appeal: Dad involved in fatal brawl wins sentence cut

But Benjamin Sweeney's part in death of Anthony Bell has meant he'll stay behind bars.

Support for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencing

She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.

Police want info on fires after businesses targeted

Huntly businesses were damaged after fires were set in the central business district.

'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with her

The man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.

Man pleads guilty to Remuera carjacking that left traumatised doctor 'a mess'

'I know where you live, I'll come for you,' he threatened if the victim went to police.

'I won’t be alive': James Wallace refused parole, continues to deny offending

The philanthropist was stripped of his knighthood last month.

Gang's 'straw buyer': Man with no criminal record bought 18 guns for mobsters - police

The arrest is the latest investigation into illegal supply of firearms into black market.

'You thought you could hoodwink a jury': Man jailed for $24m cannabis operation

The man claimed they were growing blueberries and he had no idea.

Monsters sometimes dress as people, teen tells grandfather guilty of sexual assault

Monsters sometimes appear as people “who claim to love you”, the victim says.

How a businessman turned the tables on a blackmail scheme by high school boys

How a get-rich-quick scheme backfired on two boys from a wealthy Auckland school.

‘You destroyed my children’s lives’: Man filmed himself sexually violating kids

One of the victims has gone from being a happy boy to being violent and depressed.

Arrests, vehicles impounded after burnouts cause road damage costing thousands

Hamilton police are also looking at charges in relation to reparation for the damage.

'Blew a golden opportunity': Promising rugby league player jailed for meth importation

Judge pointed out the harm drugs can cause, often with children being the victims.

'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough

The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.

'Because he's white and rich' - Auckland fund manager accused of assault fights to keep name secret

The prominent fund manager's reputation would be damaged beyond repair, his lawyer argues.