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Christchurch eye surgeon who attempted to murder landlord granted parole
He is set to be released next month.
AI avatar of man shot dead in road-rage incident appears in US court
"It is a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances," the avatar said. "In another life, we probably could have been friends."
Man's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff
The judge said the courts were running out of patience.
Christchurch man asked others to inject him with meth, inquest hears
Nigel Bom, 37, was found dead in his bed in March 2021.
Palmerston North retailer takes Reddit to court over 'harmful' posts
The owners suspect a disgruntled customer or competitor has used the forum to post untrue or negative reviews.
Man admits to prostituting 14-year-old, recruiting her friends
Wiparera Paraire, 26, pleaded guilty to sex and exploitation charges.
Police name man who died in Manurewa
A 32-year-old women has been charged with his murder.
Police justified to shoot and kill Queen st gunman: IPCA
The police watchdog has found officers were justified in shooting at a man who killed two people at a construction site in Auckland in 2023. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Two new abuse complaints against religious sect
The sect has no official name but is commonly known as The Truth or the Two by Twos.
Crown lawyers drop retrial of Restore Passenger Rail protestors
Crown lawyers have this week dropped a retrial of three protesters charged with endangering transport after jurors became deadlocked in the first trial. Reporter Mary Argue has more. Audio
Search for families of 1800 patients buried in unmarked graves
The search is on for families of nearly 2000 mental health patients who were buried in unmarked graves in Porirua. Porirua Cemeteries Manager Daniel Chrisp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Businessman banned from being a company director for life
Michael Le Roy's repeatedly breached restrictions imposed on him while bankrupt.
'Lovely lunch': Guest was raving about fatal beef Wellington, trial hears
She was unaware the meal would ultimately cause her death.
'Mastermind' of multi-million dollar drug ring jailed for 11 years
The Christchurch man got drugs from an overseas supplier codenamed 'Pinnokkio'.
Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
The 66-year-old was twice found guilty of murdering his wife and daughter.
Teen rapist denied parole after breaching bail 47 times
A psychologists' report assessed Noah Matthews as having "above average" risk of reoffending.
Man to appear in court for Auckland city shooting
The shooting left one man seriously injured.
Man charged with Waiuku murder
The 50-year-old is set to appear at the Pukekohe District Court.
Charges against rail protesters dropped
Jurors in the first trial couldn't reach an agreement on whether the protests carried an unreasonable risk to the public.
Man in court after shooting at MSD office
A 25-year-old has appeared in Masterton District Court.
