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Mixed verdicts delivered for Tribesmen accused of murdering one of their own

Mark 'Shark' Hohua died in June 2022 after a violent assault over money.

Heartbreak and anger as Dunedin teen sentenced for killing Enere McLaren-Taana

A 14-year-old boy has been jailed for three years and three months for fatally stabbing 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana at Dunedin’s bus hub. Video / Ben Tomsett

'Dumbfounded': Murder accused allegedly asked about dead mum's money at funeral

Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, in Wellington.

'Grandiose delusions': Fate decided for man who killed entomologist in random attack

Previously suppressed psychological reports shed light on man's ongoing danger to public.

‘Lock all your doors’: Neighbours recount gunman on loose after Hamilton homicide

An alarming Facebook post was the first sign something was amiss, a neighbour says.

‘Hero’ lawyer who rescued torture victim suspended from practice

Jason Yang has been commended for his actions but also suspended from law.

Daughter accused of killing mother says she delayed calling 111 out of fear she'd 'be blamed'

'I was scared ... scared I was gonna get blamed for letting her go up to the roof.'

Man accused of fatal shooting, stealing car at gunpoint appears in court

The 20-year-old has been granted name suppression.

20 year-old man charge with murder after pointing gun at police in Hamilton

A 20 year-old man charge with murder after pointing gun at police in Hamilton overnight. Video / Herald Now

How an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraud

The 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record.

CCTV footage shows what daughter did in the wake of allegedly murdering her mother

Her actions included discarding a rubbish bag and replacing her false nails.

Robber stole woman's $2k pokie winnings and left her unconscious outside bar

She was dragged by the robber’s car when she fought to get her money back.

'Terrified': Father and daughter hostages speak of Nelson stand-off ordeal

Victim said he feared he would see his daughter killed in front of him.

'Absolute tragedy': 21yo drove drunk and crashed into tree, killing younger brother

'The consequences are with you for the rest of your life', a judge told Rameka Rewiti.

Police search for Michael Tautari, urge public not to approach him

He is known to frequent the wider Auckland and Waikato regions.

'The man I once trusted violently raped me': Man jailed for attacking ex-wife next to sleeping child

The man apologised to his victim, but pleaded not guilty.

Tech Insider: UK tells retailers to use NZ’s Auror crime-fighting software

PLUS: Medtech projected to earn $3.8b a year by 2028.

'Do it now, run him over'. Teen who ran over mother's partner twice can finally be named

Rereamanu Ronaki-Wihapi's mother was drunk, and initially egged him on.