Crime

RNZ understands two people were stabbed during the incident, one of whom died at the scene.

RNZ understands two people were stabbed in the incident on State Highway 2.

Esarona Lologa has been convicted of five counts of murder and one of arson.

Recent reports from the chief ombudsman and Office of the Inspectorate expressed concerns that human rights were being breached.

'It will take some time for them to get over what has happened to them,' judge says.

Police are asking the public to help them find a man behind a series of robberies, using an e-scooter as a getaway vehicle.

The man is accused of child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1980s.

A sense of relief and justice was underscored by incredible heartache, as families of the Loafers Lodge fire victims "got justice".

We piece together Esarona David Lologa's background after his five-week trial.

The 50-year-old, who can now be named as Esarona David Lologa, set the Wellington boarding house alight.

Esarona Lologa, a "recidivist offender", had absconded from a mental health facility weeks before the fires, and police had no idea where he was.

"These six arrests in total show the dedication this team has to give Kaea the justice he deserves," a police officer said.

Police have revealed new details about what happened while the Marokopa father was missing with his children.

The Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.

Between last October and July Heta stole $5086 worth of items from supermarkets and retail stores, plus petrol from various service stations.

Tuaefe Palelei will be deported to New Zealand when he finishes serving time for dealing drugs.