Crime
Sandringham dairy stabbing: Man who murdered Janak Patel sentenced to life in prison
Frederick Hobson will spend at least 15 years behind bars for the murder of Auckland dairy worker Janak Patel.
Sandringham dairy stabbing: Two men to be sentenced for death of Janak Patel
Janak Patel was killed while working on the evening of 23 November 2022 at the Rose Cottage dairy in the Auckland's Sandringham.
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Papatoetoe jewellery store owner hit in head with hammer during robbery
The man is in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly being struck repeatedly in the head.
A year on, Albany axe attack witnesses start to put incident behind them
People express concern about the assailant's eligibility to enter New Zealand on the anniversary of the attack.
Police receive more than 140 tips after woman's body pulled from Gulf Harbour
Ninety-two days on, police have not been able to identify the body of a woman found inside a bag in the Gulf Harbour.
Indian jewellers sceptical that aggravated crime surge can be reined in
Indian owners of independent jewellery stores are disappointed the government has failed to reduce crime amid a recent spate of aggravated robberies.
Manurewa jewellery store robbery: Six armed masked thieves steal $1 million worth of gems
The robbers leave the store carrying trays of gems and full bags when the smoke cannon ignites 16 seconds into the heist.
Appeal date set for ex-Cook Islands deputy prime minister
Robert Tapaitau and two other senior public figures were convicted of taking NZD$70,000 in public funds.
Albany axe attacker named, to be detained in psychiatric care after acquittal
Fanrong Meng stopped taking medication for schizophrenia before immigrating to New Zealand, citing the cost.
Auckland dairy stabbing: Stay granted for terminally ill defendant
Janak Patel was looking after the Sandringham dairy when he was fatally stabbed.
Gulf Harbour body in bag: Interpol 'black notice' issued over mystery remains
One month after a woman's body was found floating in a bag by a fisherman in Auckland, her remains still lie unclaimed and unidentified in a mortuary.
Indian community disappointed by government’s quarterly action plan on crime
Dismay follows mixed reaction to the 100-day plan the ruling coalition unveiled in December.
Auckland-based meth, MDMA syndicate boss Suchen ‘Ace’ Liu pleads guilty to raft of charges
The construction company boss owned multi-million-dollar homes in affluent Auckland suburbs St Heliers and Kohimarama, driving around town in a $630,000 Ferrari 488 Pista.
Auckland store owner stabbed, looted and robbed 19 times. Then it became the new normal
The Sikh owner has lost count of the times his staff members have been threatened and his store robbed by armed offenders.
Almost a quarter of aggravated robbery victims were of Indian descent in 2023
Twenty-four percent of crime victims in 2023 who were referred to Victim Support were from the Indian community, which makes up about 5 percent of the country's population.
Allegations of migrant exploitation at Auckland bowling alley
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says there are currently 178 active investigations on accredited employers underway.
Dairy worker's final moments before fatal stabbing revealed
Janak Patel grabbed a hockey stick and chased his knife-wielding attacker outside, court files show.
Radio host attempted murder plot was hatched by popular Auckland religious leader
Name suppression has lapsed for Gurinderpal Brar, who is serving a 13-and-a-half-year prison sentence after he was convicted in the High Court at Auckland in October of attempted murder.
Jail time for religious fanatic who planned to burn down victim's house after knife attack
Prosecutors described overstayer Jobanpreet Singh as being susceptible to manipulation.
