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Man dead, another arrested as homicide investigation launched in Hamilton
Emergency services were called around 4.30am when the alarm was raised.
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Convicted killer who chopped victim's ears off says he was abused in state care and had PTSD
Lon Reti is appealing in the Court of Appeal against his 1998 murder conviction.
Six teens arrested after robbery, attempt to escape by train
A 16-year-old will appear in Youth Court today on an aggravated robbery charge.
Brutal 1997 murder returns to court after review raises fresh questions
Lon Reti fatally stabbed Leslie Edmonds and cut off his ears.
'Savage act': Inmate's ear bit off, tossed in toilet amid prison attacks
A trio of troublesome prisoners nearly murdered another victim and kicked a guard's head.
Mask slips for 'Tricky' in violent garage machete, brick attack
Despite the disguise, the victim said he knew exactly who attacked him – Tricq Brown.
Teen wounded as bullets ripped through lounge in 10-second drive-by shooting
Darwin Howe peppered the Wainuiomata home with a military-style semi-automatic firearm.
'Oh my God': Cafe owner unwittingly handed over keys to her business to a prolific fraudster
A fraudster used aliases to set up a company, and friends' identities to apply for loans.
'We have paid the price ... who has taken responsibility?' The death of a schoolboy in Abbey Caves
The coroner found trip planners showed confirmation bias over weather warnings.
How crashing a $400,000 supercar unravelled major Auckland drug syndicate
The Aston Martin Vanquish was a write-off. The owner got a Mercedes Benz AMG instead.
'Just ridiculous': Drunken partygoer jailed for pulling down stranger’s pants
The victim said the incident, witnessed by children, left him anxious and angry.
Head Hunters prospect aims to turn life around after killing 83yo
He 'spiralled' after the death of Marian Kilgour, described by a judge as 'extraordinary'.
Bach home: $38,000 violin allegedly stolen from bus returned to owner
Police found the violin hidden in a linen cupboard ceiling cavity in Rānui.
Solo mum claimed $50,997 in benefits she wasn't entitled to
She told MSD she didn't declare income from a cleaning job as she didn't have a contract.
Jury acquits four teens of American PhD student's machete murder
However, each member of the group was found guilty of manslaughter.
'Worst case': Gun syndicate's 3D printers ran 'red hot' for months
Firearms, some disguised as toys, ended up at crime scenes and with the Head Hunters.
Teenage learner driver caught at 150km/h on Canterbury motorway
The 17-year-old was driving unaccompanied on a learner licence.
Tourist behind hotel jump fiasco allowed to leave NZ; but parachute stays
The Belgian content creator came to court with $22,000 to pay for hotel damage.
Car goes up in flames after firework reportedly thrown through its window
The Rangiora blaze threatened a nearby building but was contained before it spread.
A lifetime in Australia, but no way back for Kiwi sex offender separated from family
Michael Palmer is back in NZ while his wife and child remain in Australia.
Woman charged with 8-year-old's murder admits assault charges on another child
The charges relate to Rickah’Shae Keefe-Haerewa and another child over three years.
Former bar manager stole $75,000 from Irish pub for car, food and pokies
The crimes caused stress for the bar owners who saw her taking cash from the till.
Woman charged with false statement in Cape Verde player rape investigation
The player's lawyer has described the turn of events as a 'complete vindication'.
Drunk woman steals sober driver's car, leads police on pursuit
The 24-year-old had failed to complete a defensive driving course.
New trial date for man accused of killing dog, hitting cyclists
Police allege the bizarre rush-hour rampage in Epsom involved a pantless Shalty Heta.
Three men charged after woman wounded while taking bins out
Searches across Wellington, Lower Hutt and Porirua led to three being detained.