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'Felt like I was rock-climbing': Scientist on attic access in murder case
An ESR scientist suspected a staged scene at a Wellington death.
'Forever 25, our hero': Murder victim was trying to protect his cousin
Schizophrenic 501 deportee must serve at least 10.5 years in prison.
Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
More complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.
Tenant in fight with Kāinga Ora over dogs evicted after repeated abuse
He was repeatedly aggressive towards staff, yelling and telling them to 'f*** off'.
Couple must pay architect $33k for house sketches they didn’t like
The pair weren't happy with the holiday home designs, so they refused to pay.
'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapist
She struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.
Officer claims 1700 off-duty checks of person's police files made them a 'good cop'
The checks occurred for more than a year and were not done for work-related reasons.
Landlord left to foot $18k bill after meth-using tenant damages furnished rental
The tenant must pay the insurance excess but the insurance doesn't cover the entire loss.
'F*** off': Auckland restaurant owner accused of verbally abusing staff member
Jessica Farrelly doesn't want to work in hospitality again after her experience.
Man celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jail
The fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.
Lawyers for woman accused of murdering her mother suggest police had tunnel vision in investigation
The defence claims it was not considered whether the death was the result of a burglary.
'It's selfish': Drugged driver chased by up to 20 police cars blasted for 'dumb' driving
Blake Herbert was on bail for a kidnapping when he drove high on meth and evaded police.
Man invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over ute
He was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang.
Officer accused of fatally pushing drunk, aggressive man cleared of any wrongdoing
The man fell and hit his head while police were trying to move him on.
Man sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide
Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.
'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealed
Former principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.
'Warzone': Daughter describes walking into bloodied scene in mother's home
Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother and staging the scene before she left.
'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man
Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.”
'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt
Two Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.
Man who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'
Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.
Father of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his son
Auckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.
'Significant amount of blood:' Paramedics recount grisly scene in Wellington murder trial
Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in 2024.
'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tears
Victims filmed in their bathroom say they no longer feel safe in their homes.
'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was ill
The victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.
Rapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the door
Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.