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Residents hear loud screaming after alleged Blockhouse Bay stabbing
Police want witnesses and footage of the confrontation on Holbrook St.
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Woman appears in court after man's unexplained death in Haruru Falls
A man was found unresponsive at a Haruru Falls property on Saturday morning.
Two teen girls 'violently assaulted' by group in Takapuna
The girls were allegedly assaulted and robbed by a large girl group.
'That's really gonna hurt': Meth'd-up man stabs associate in back over missing phone
The victim suffered four stab wounds that went through muscle, piercing his lung.
'Careful, that's all': Accused and witness allegedly discussed what to say at murder trial
Reardon Kamaru is on trial, with others, for arson and the murder of Ian Moller.
Below Deck star due in court over allegedly choking woman
Police allege he assaulted and choked a woman in Sydney last December.
Mother of murdered inmate wants accountability from Corrections
Blake Lee's mother wants Corrections held accountable for his death in Auckland Prison.
'Terrifying ordeal': Woman, child assaulted in armed robbery
A second person was also attacked as the alleged offender fled, police say.
Two Canterbury bouncers face court over alleged assault on teen patron
The men face a common assault charge after an alleged incident at a Lincoln pub.
Murder accused appears in Hamilton court after discovery of woman’s body
Police officers are conducting forensic inquiries at a Rototuna home today.
'There is no future in this': Judge's warning to man months before he was shot dead by police
Court documents detail Hapai Otene's offending before police fatally shot him.
Two arrested over murder of Wellington dad found dead in street
Nathaniel Sturmey was found unresponsive outside a property and was pronounced dead.
'Fundamental failure': Erin Patterson's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal
Her lawyers say jurors were not properly sequestered during the trial.
'Stewing in resentment': How a chicken feud escalated to murder
It was agreed the brutal killing was inexcusable. But it wasn't murder, his lawyer argued.
Victim's family fear released killer driver is a 'high-functioning addict' who will do it again
Brydon Boyce has served less than half his sentence for manslaughter.
Meat for meth: Gang member found under pile of clothes after supermarket raids
Meat worth $9000 went missing from Farro stores in Auckland.
North Shore double-murder accused named; allegedly attacked parents, brother
Police discovered his parents dead after conducting a welfare check at their home.
Australia’s mushroom murderer Erin Patterson appeals triple conviction
Meanwhile, Melbourne prosecutors are appealing Patterson’s 33-year non-parole period.
'He kept howling': Polkinghorne's sister testifies as coronial inquest ends
Ruth Hughes was never called to testify at her brother's murder trial.
‘Double jeopardy’ rule halts trial of suspect in healthcare CEO’s death
Luigi Mangione is charged with the shooting death of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Tupac shot dead in revenge attack over gang-related beating, court told
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is accused of ordering the death of the rapper in 1996.
Teen critically hurt in Epsom rampage is awake and talking
Three high-school-aged cyclists were hit in Epsom on August 5.
Man charged with attempted murder after alleged knife attack
Four people were injured in an alleged knife attack in Hamilton's Maeroa.
'Persistent and calculated': Woman left semi-conscious after being attacked by jealous partner
Jordan Roberts punched, kicked and bit his partner, leaving her with multiple injuries.
He was 17 when he murdered for a car. Was life imprisonment justified?
Shaun Karauria stabbed Sandeep Dhiman nine times, then returned to attack him again.
'Large-scale incident': Police seek witnesses after Hamilton knife attack
A 23-year-old man will face court tomorrow on assault charges, police say.
Five injured and police seek multiple suspects after US university shooting
Police responded to an active shooting incident near the campus in Petersburg, Virginia.
Kiwi coach 'perpetually banned' from university sport after player deaths
Former Tall Blacks coach's Philippines sanction 'is final and shall not be appealable'.
Man admits to shooting insurance CEO in case that has gripped the US
Luigi Mangione, 28, said he killed healthcare exec Brian Thompson in New York in 2024.
Woman hospitalised after seizures linked to injury from Epsom attacks
An Auckland Grammar student also remains critically ill after being hit by a stolen car.