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Family call for Solicitor General to reinvestigate 40-year cold case of Upokongaa 'Poko' Aretere
Poko Artere's parents never learnt who was responsible for her slaying. Her sister won't give up.

Austria scandal: Lawyer says he was part of Ibiza sting
The lawyer says it was a "civil society-driven project" but has not revealed who was behind it.

Jayme Closs case: Man gets life for murder and kidnapping
The 13-year-old was discovered 88 days after Jake Patterson killed her parents and kidnapped her.

Grandmother jailed for GST fraud
Doubts remain about where a grandmother spent $211,000 she methodically defrauded from Inland Revenue with false GST returns.

Homicide inquiry after man dies in South Auckland park
A park in South Auckland will remain cordoned off for the rest of the day as police investigate a man's death.

Five years on, Blessie Gotingco's murder will 'never leave the community'
Five years after an Auckland mum was murdered in an unprovoked attack, people are still cautious about walking in the evening.

Greymouth murder 'driver' jailed for manslaughter
A murderer's driver says he was "shocked to the core" when he saw his associate suddenly attack and shoot a woman in cold blood.

Samoa's King Faipopo faces new charges over social media rant
Samoan man Malele Atofu, also known on social media as King Faipopo, has been arrested and placed in police custody for the second time.

Man arrested after police car rammed in Canterbury
A police car has been rammed following a string of thefts and police chases in Canterbury overnight.Police said a 42-year-old man had now been arrested following the series of incidents in Ashburton and Christchurch. They began...

Wanted businessman to fight Australian extradition request over alleged multi-million tax fraud
A Chinese businessman, who was living undetected in New Zealand, will fight an extradition request by the Australian Government over an alleged multimillion-dollar tax fraud.Li Zhang, 56, briefly appeared this morning in the Auckland...

Linda Clark - from top flight journalist to partner at a prestigious law firm
The journey of journalist, mother and lawyer has been far from straightforward, broadcaster Linda Clark says.

Suspected shooting: Park homicide latest in a string of firearm related deaths
A fatal shooting on the side of a residential street in Auckland brings the number of serious firearms incidents in south Auckland this year to six - with three people dead.Police were called to the park on Brady Rd in south Auckland...

New police crime line gets 1000 calls a day
About 1000 calls are coming through each day to the new 10-5 number for non-emergency police calls.

Police launch homicide investigation after death in Otahuhu, Auckland
A critically injured man was found in a park in south Auckland about 4.40am.

Paul Whelan: Ex-US marine alleges abuse in Russia spy case
Paul Whelan claims he is "constantly subjected" to abuse and harassment in jail in Russia.

Local Focus: The Pasifika face of NZ law
Meet Tiana Epati, criminal defence lawyer and the new face of law in New Zealand. At 43 years old, Epati is the youngest person and the first of Pasifika descent to be appointed President of the New Zealand Law Society."Some days...

Harvey Weinstein's company and accusers are close to a compensation deal: Lawyer
The multimillion-dollar deal would not affect a separate criminal case against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein.

Offender rammed police car, service station during crime spree in Canterbury
An offender's alleged crime spree in Canterbury included ramming a service station, a police car and a security guard's car, sparking a police chase and lighting vehicles on fire.

Serial Hawke's Bay burglar told cops stolen goods were his grandfather's garage sale finds
A Hawke's Bay man facing several years' jail for crimes linked to more than 50 burglaries, after delaying his courtroom comeuppance for almost three years, will be able to share his children's birthday while on bail pending sentencing.Continued...