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Christchurch police investigating after reports of man approaching schoolgirls
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the areas.
'100-fold' suicide risk vs surprise sleep attack: Duelling theories emerge at Polkinghorne murder trial
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna.
'Keep seeing the fist': Lawyer allegedly punched, stomped on by client at Auckland District Court
It only ended after a forensic nurse tackled the client to the ground.
Auckland socialite Pebbles Hooper convicted over posting sex video to OnlyFans
The 34-year-old was found guilty after a judge-alone trial last year.
‘Dangerous’ drug dealer busted in traffic stop
A partially hidden knife was enough to prompt police to search Nepia Taonui's car.
Crown says Polkinghorne's head wound was from wife's fingernail during struggle
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna. He says it was suicide.
Mass arrests as Comancheros targeted in new police raids
The arrests in Auckland come less than a week after similar raids in Christchurch.
Reports of a firearm discharged in Grey Lynn
Police were called to a Grey Lynn address following a report of a firearm being discharged. Video / Hayden Woodward
'Hard to see how you could have been worse': Man jailed for violence, rapes
Hokowai George Rotorangi inflicted physical and sexual violence on the woman.
Judge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare case
Lena Duncan claims search warrants were illegal and SPCA’s actions violated her rights.
'It’s gutting': School wrestling uniforms stolen ahead of major competition
The competition takes place tomorrow - and the 30-strong team wants their gear back.
Hamilton child homicide: Residents urged to keep an eye out for ‘white clothing’
Police are continuing their inquiries in the area, after the boy was killed on Sunday,
Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Dr Death appears as witness
OPINION: Death – its mechanisms, its workings – was the only subject on Wednesday.
Argument over missing Nintendo console sparks fatal stabbing attack of mum
Father killed his ex-partner at an Auckland property one year ago this month.
'Predatory attack': Woman followed home after trying to buy coffee with $100 bill
Taonui Cooper kicked and punched the woman as he demanded she hand over the money.
Drug addict avoids jail after becoming rehab's 'best client'
Judge: 'Sending you to prison now, at this juncture, would be a backwards step for you.'
Condition of Pauline Hanna’s body consistent with hanging, not strangulation - pathologist
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.
'He ran me over': Three caregivers on trial for alleged abuse of foster children
Three foster parents are on trial facing dozens of charges of ill-treatment and neglect.
12-year-old driver among youths arrested after car stolen in West Auckland
The 12-year-old male driver is set to face a Waitākere Court.
Auckland homicide victim was ‘gentle giant’ helping friend with ‘unruly’ tenants - widow
The man's sister said the father-of-four would do anything for his family.
'Pretty grim stuff': Veteran pathologist gives evidence in Polkinghorne trial
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.