Crime

Auckland residents say they are afraid to go out at night after two suspected homicides in the city on the same day.

Nine survivors of Danny and Roberto Jaz's attacks read powerful victim impact statements to the court ahead of the pair's sentencing today.

Danny and Roberto Jaz, who drugged and committed sexual offences against multiple patrons at the Christchurch bar, Mama Hooch, have been handed lengthy sentences.

The lawyer of a teen who has been charged with murder over a death in Epsom has indicated his client intends to plead not guilty.

Brian Andrew Reuben's burglary spree involving five Thames businesses cost tens of thousands of dollars and has landed him behind bars.

The man died after being found with injuries at an Upper Queen Street address, police said.

Police investigating a homicide earlier this month believe Tiari Boon-Harris is assisting murder-accused Dariush Talagi.

The 19-year-old and his alleged victim were known to one another, police said.

A man who abused the customary permit system to illegally harvest more than 4600 crayfish for a widespread black market ring has been sent to prison.

A person was reported to have injuries at an address in Auckland's Upper Queen Street but died soon after.

Staff were able to close the alleged offender in the shop for a brief time while police were called for help.

A sportsman has been found not guilty of indecently assaulting three women and drugging one at a gym Christmas party.

The police said it was believed the offender may have had a firearm, "and would prove a danger" if he wasn't stopped quickly.

The jury in the second trial of a Christchurch man accused of killing a childhood friend has been discharged after just one day, and a new jury is to be selected tomorrow.