Crime

More than 300 charges over gang patch law

Police have seized dozens of patches and laid hundreds of charges against people since a new law was introduced three months ago. The Gangs Act came into... Read More

Man jailed for laundering money for scammer

A man fuelled by methamphetamine and gambling addictions joined a group of Kenyan-based scammers to launder more than $40,000 of hard-working Kiwis'... Read More

Three arrests following Te Puke tangi

Three people have been arrested and a dozen infringement notices served after a tangi in western Bay of Plenty. 'Police had a large presence in the Te Puke... Read More

Teen stepmum jailed for killing 2-year-old

A teen stepmother continued to deny killing her partner's 2-year-old daughter as she was jailed for her death today. Jessica Lee Rose Mulford... Read More

Logger found not guilty of friend's manslaughter

A jury has found Nathan Moscrip not guilty of causing the death of his friend, Brodie Ruatara, following a fight over text messages to a girl. A High... Read More

Teacher sentenced for giving teens cannabis

A 'well-liked” school teacher and film-maker who gave teen girls cannabis and assaulted one sought to avoid conviction after missing out on movie work. Llanyon... Read More

Farm hand fatally electrocuted installing fence

A 15-year-old farm hand died while setting up an electric fence after part of the wire touched low-hanging power lines, a coroner has found. Jayden... Read More

Podcast explores Mr Asia syndicate’s fall

An in-depth podcast series detailing the rise and fall of the Mr Asia crime syndicate, including interviews and never-before-seen photos, has been launched by... Read More

Son was insane when he stabbed father, judge finds

A son who stabbed his father to death as he washed dishes was insane and not criminally responsible for the Tauranga attack six years ago, a High Court judge... Read More

Possible new sighting of Marokopa fugitive father

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Alleged drunk driver stopped with baby on SH29

A woman driving allegedly three times the legal alcohol limit with a baby on board has been caught with the help of a roading crew. Police said today... Read More

Fatal fight: Logger claims self-defence

Fisticuffs can end in death but it's not always manslaughter, according to the lawyer of a man defending a charge he caused his friend's death. Nathan... Read More