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Killer's wife avoids jail after trying to bin key evidence linking him to murder
Gurpreet Kaur's husband was jailed for life over Gurjeet Singh’s murder in April.
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Man charged over alleged South Auckland double homicide
The charges follow the fatal shootings of two people in Wattle Downs.
Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, 63, was accused of ordering the 1996 killing of the rapper.
Woman claims friend died after she sat on him through a tent – after night of pokies and meth
He was found days later, after she spilled to volunteer at a homeless meal provider.
'Need a butcher knife and hammer': Alleged drug kingpin's plan to remove man's finger
Junior Heart is accused of violence and importing huge quantities of drugs.
Alleged co-conspirator alerted cops to murder plot weeks before couple killed
Crown: His revenge plan morphed after Disputes Tribunal case highlighted a new target.
'If you scream ... I'll kill you': Tradie strangled, raped woman after hiding behind bedroom door
The ski mask-clad assailant caught a one-way flight to China days later.
Charges yet to be laid in South Auckland double homicide
Police seek CCTV and dashcam footage after two people were allegedly shot dead.
Man one of first charged under new coward punch law after Hutt scuffle
The law came into effect just a couple of weeks ago.
Auckland cop facing child indecency allegation vows to fight charge at trial
Molla denies wrongdoing and has been stood down from police duty.
Manhunt in Switzerland after fatal rave shooting
Police are searching for unknown suspects after the shooting in Aarau.
Kickboxer's 'assault' left victim with brain injury, trauma and uncertainty
'The assault stole something that can never be returned,' the victim said.
‘Soft’ justice blamed for rise in gang violence after British police deaths
Police have refused to intervene during acts of vandalism in the town of Middlesbrough.
Delusional man plunged knife into terrified victim's leg during prolonged torture session
The victim's 12yo son was forced to watch the attack and told he could be next.
Three arrested after alleged shooting in Hamilton
Two men and a woman face wounding charges after a Dinsdale Rd incident.
Shot dead: Police release new details into South Auckland double homicide
Police said they have no evidence the homicide is gang motivated.
Killer searched 'how long jail for murder' before stabbing ex 13 times
Lance Dickinson bombarded his childhood sweetheart with messages before knife attack.
'She fought hard': Former international rugby league player jailed for violent rape
A judge described Tangiia Tongia's claim that he is innocent as a 'pig-headed denial'.
A Moment In Crime podcast: Deviant Dunedin doctor and the murder of Amber-Rose Rush
Journalist and host Anna Leask looks back at the life and death of Amber-Rose Rush.
Young teens appear in court after crash that left police officer in coma
The officer remains unconscious and on a ventilator in Wellington Hospital.
Young daughter's special messages to cop dad lying critically injured in hospital
Dame Therese Walsh says well wishes from public are supporting the officer's family.
Ex-con's sex-linked kidnapping in Auckland echoes his similar crime in US
Mark Purchase tried to whitewash his past. It caught up to him.
Auckland mum took 'very sick' prem baby from hospital despite warnings he could die
The woman's husband was also charged but he was found dead before his sentencing.
Police hunt after gun reportedly fired, person assaulted following Manukau crash
Police found an abandoned Volkswagen and are searching for those involved.
Starship nurse killed by partner previously confided he had strangled her
Hao Feng was sentenced to four years and two months in prison for killing Xiaoyan Wang.
Three-year-old boy thrown into crocodile pit uses feet to play, say parents
The child has undergone seven operations to repair damage caused in the June 18 incident.
'Hopeful every day': Cop injured by fleeing driver still unconscious
The young father's loved ones feel a 'loss of control' as they wait by his bedside.
'You did it baby': Husband and wife guilty of property-related murder
Denise and Quinntinn Davis have been found guilty of murdering Mangamuka man Euan Mackey.
'It's a bit scary': Mangawhai residents rattled by alleged daytime intruder
Residents are locking their doors after a rare attempted burglary in Mangawhai.
Organised crime crisis: Police 'have no power any more'
The killing of Israeli crime boss Yanis Yushvaev highlights rising violence.