Crime
Police in gun over raids

Police "unnecessarily intimidated" people during the Urewera raids, opposition says as critical report is released.
Raids 'damning', of 'deep concern'

Greens call report on the 2007 Urewera raids damning, while Labour says action must be taken to ensure such events aren't repeated.
Man denies severe assault

A man who allegedly left a man bloodied and broken says he didn't beat him, he saved him.
The wrong way to use your head

A Nelson man has been convicted for smashing school and shop windows with his head.
Worst burglary in 10yrs

Police have identified four young boys, aged 12 and 13 years, as the group behind what they say is the "worst burglary in a decade".
Drink-driving GP 'lost count'

A former Golden Bay doctor who drove at more than twice the legal limit said she did not know how much she had drunk.
Accused claims insanity

Auckland man charged with murder gets second assessment after defence claims he was legally insane.
Kiwi on murder charge in Canada

A former Napier councillor charged with murdering his wife is on trial in Canada.
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Lawyer convicted for theft

Lawyer loses bids for name suppression and avoiding conviction for stealing clients' payments.
Teen arrested twice in six hours

A man was arrested twice yesterday after headbutting a man and attacking another person.
Man set petrol station ablaze

Man found guilty of setting fire to petrol station was in "desperate situation that forced him into a desperate response".
Woman tells of alleged rape ordeal

A young woman has given evidence claiming she was raped by a gang of four men on one evening.
Dumped burglar loses case

Recidivist burglar goes to human rights tribunal over getting busted by police - and then by girlfriend.
Murder accused 'owed victim money'
The police case against two men accused of burning a young South Auckland man alive reveals they bought two cans of petrol just before meeting him.
Man fined for royal poo plot unrepentant

A pensioner who planned to cover Prince Charles in horse manure says he'd do it again.
Man missing for nearly a week

Wellington Chinese man missing for nearly a week was last seen at the Hamilton casino.
Royal family 'the smell family'

Court hears of anti-royalist's alleged plan to throw faeces at a visiting Prince Charles.
Nephew faces murder charges

Man charged with murdering a couple leaving a "terribly gruesome scene" appears in court.
Principal's parole bid

Former principal jailed for eight years in 2010 for sexual abuse could be released as soon as August.
Teens make slow-mo-ped getaway

Two teenagers on a stolen scooter led police on a low-speed pursuit in Wellington today.
Fuel bought before man burnt

Part of the case against two men accused of burning a man to death is revealed.
New charges for incest accused

The father of a woman accused of murdering her baby faces rape and incest charges.
Threat delays parole hearing

Threatening letter to Parole Board stops it from reviewing convicted fraudster's jail sentence.
Man hospitalised after stabbing

A man is in a serious condition following a stabbing last night at Snells Beach north of Auckland.
Warder bashed with a phone

A prison officer has reportedly escaped serious injury after allegedly being attacked while on duty.
Partygoers turn on cop

Four people were arrested after an alleged assault on a police officer attending a noisy Gisborne party.
Recidivist robber avoids life in prison

A man with more than 100 convictions has escaped being locked up for life after an armed robbery.
Shooting arrest made

Man due to appear in court tomorrow charged with murder after turning himself in at a police station.
Cash taken in night bar robbery

Man waits for bar to start closing before robbing it, striking staff with a rifle in the process.
Australia set to return paedophile

A paedophile who took photos of his children's friends as they played together looks set to return to NZ.
Urewera police raid actions 'unlawful'
Attacks on anti-gay lodge owners 'cruel'
The wrong way to use your head
Murder-accused claims insanity
Teen's judo injury one of worst in the sport
Teens and 'worst burglary in decade'
Drink-driving GP says she lost count
Well-regarded lawyer convicted over theft
Primary teachers reach pay agreement
The 'new normal' between NZ, US
Carisbrook ground demolition plans under way
