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'Worst thing they've ever seen' - Man sentenced over killing thousands of eels
Gore man Bryson David Clark pleaded guilty to three charges of breaches of the Resource Management Act (RMA).

Witnesses recall confusing and bloody murder scene
First responders say they found Dayne Rademakers bleeding profusely and hunched over on his knees in a “praying position” after being stabbed several times.

The $50,000 robbery, police chase, loaded gun and a 'nap in a woodshed'
Hendrix Haerewa robbed a safe containing $50,000 and led police on an 18-minute pursuit while a loaded shotgun sat on his lap.

Police eagle helicopter helps track fleeing suspects in high-speed chase
Two people have been arrested following a high-speed fleeing driver incident in Auckland, with police crediting the Eagle helicopter for helping track the suspects.

The abuse of copyright must end
To knowingly file a false DMCA takedown request is a crime so how come so few people ever get prosecuted for it, despite an ever-increasing number of these false requests?

Further arrests after protest during Auckland Pride event
Three more men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a protest during a children's event at the Auckland Pride Festival last month.

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder
Hassan Sentamu repeatedly stabbed the 15-year-old with a kitchen knife outside a shopping centre.

Christchurch serial rapist faces sentencing
John Hope Muchirahondo sexually abused nine women, including by rape.

Cancer patient fights for fairer ACC compensation after botched surgery
His lawyer wants a government overhaul of ACC and a re-introduction of compensation for pain and suffering.

Woman says she was scared homicide victim would kill someone
A resident of the social housing complex at the centre of a homicide investigation says she was terrified of the victim, and warned the landlord something bad was going to happen.

Funeral home probe: Second director arrested, charged with obtaining money by deception
Police have arrested another funeral director in relation to an investigation relating to inappropriate handling of burials at an Auckland cemetery.

Explained: Will I get arrested for getting illegal drugs checked?
A dangerous opioid disguised as cocaine may be circulating in Wairarapa, here’s what to know about drug checking

Group arrested over gang-related attack
Seven people have been arrested so far.

Teen faces multiple charges after fleeing police
Police in Auckland have arrested two people after tracking a fleeing vehicle across the city early on Friday morning.

Fraud and scams top agenda for Consumer NZ's meeting with minister
The watchdog group sat down with National's Scott Simpson to discuss issues increasingly affecting New Zealanders.

Man faces charges after Shannon incident involving stolen cars, crash, guns
A man in his 30s is facing multiple charges after an early morning crime spree in Shannon which ended with a stand-off at a sleepout with the Armed Offenders Squad.

Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth
Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.

UN judge guilty of forcing woman to work as slave
Jury finds Ugandan high court judge Lydia Mugambe guilty and she will be sentenced in May.

PNG Supreme Court denies bail for convicted lawyer Paraka seeking medical treatment
Paul Paraka, who is serving a 20-year sentence, filed an application last month seeking bail on medical and humanitarian grounds to undergo medical treatment overseas.

Christchurch man convicted of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault to be sentenced
John Hope Muchirahondo was found guilty last September of offending against nine women between 2011 and 2021.