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Watch: 'You killed your wife,' Polkinghorne told at coronial inquest
The acquitted murder defendant acknowledged he has told many lies since his wife's death.
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Woman's trial on murder charge aborted, court suppresses reasons
She is accused of shooting a man dead at point-blank range.
Rob Reiner son denies grand jury murder charges
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to charges of murdering his parents.
Flatmate's jealous obsession ends in roadside stabbing of romantic rival
Andrew Coyle stabbed his victim four times during a confrontation in West Auckland.
'Grim reality': Search for baby suspended as top cop blasts online chatter
Superintendent Trent Cox has urged the public to stop spreading rumours online.
'Cowardly': Notorious mobster freed on parole after serving less than half his time
Poutawa 'Puk' Kireka says he has handed his gang patch back and left the Mongrel Mob.
'Large boggy swelling': Doctors described toddler's fatal head injury
Sadie-Leigh died when she was just 17-months-old from blunt force head injuries.
‘Total rubbish’: Polkinghorne faces off with prosecutor at inquiry
He was acquitted of murdering Pauline Hanna in 2024. Now he is testifying at her inquest.
Kiwi appears in court over alleged single-punch hit that fells victim
The seconds-long incident on a Sydney street was captured on CCTV.
Chicken feud killer was 'quite jovial' after woman's death, witness says
The defendant has admitted beating the woman to death but says it wasn't murder.
Was suspect in UK politician’s death linked to arson attack on MP’s home?
Police are investigating whether the same man was responsible for both attacks.
Former Thai MP arrested after alleged shooting of local official
The arrest came days after a school shooting in the same region.
Interim suppression continues for man accused of violent Epsom attacks
The accused man is scheduled to reappear next month.
Epsom attacks accused due back in court after delayed appearance
The 49-year-old faces 17 charges, including two of wounding with intent.
Woman woke with no memory - then discovered videos of her being raped
Caleb McLeod threatened her family after she found the recordings on his phone.
Thailand school shooting death toll rises to eight
More than 30 people were injured, with 14 still in hospital.
Three weeks set down for trial in Kaea Karauria murder case
The trial will take place in Palmerston North, starting on October 27.
Person critically injured after alleged stabbing on Auckland’s K Road
Police were called to Karangahape Rd at about 4.20am.
Mexico deploys 1500 troops to save avocados
Michoacan growers provide the US with two-thirds of its avocado supply.
'Serious assault': Man found critically injured at Rotorua Lakefront
Police arrested a man nearby shortly after the alleged assault.
Blood, broken bikes and a dead dog: Inside Epsom’s eight minutes of mayhem
Witnesses reveal how an ordinary Auckland morning descended into chaos.
Teen suspect kills grandparents, then at least six at Thailand school
The shooting occurred at a high school in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok.
Pregnant woman and man dead after siege in Australia, toddler survives
The child was inside the home during the police operation but was found unharmed.
High school student remains in critical condition after violent attacks in Epsom
An Auckland Grammar student was cycling with four others when he was hit by a vehicle.
Acquitted Kiwi conman 'did murder his wife', UK coroner finds
Donald McPherson was cleared of murder, and his whereabouts are now unknown.
Person reportedly stabbed in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to Victoria St West just before 6am.
Whānau angry after man who bludgeoned 8yo boy detained as special patient
Police dropped Charles Wharton at the boy's house just before the attack.
Woman allegedly attacked in Epsom rampage thankful for kickboxing skills
The jogger said she needed stitches afterwards.
Defendant absent from court after violent, pantless Epsom rampage
A teen cyclist is said to have suffered 'life-altering' injuries and a dog died.
Tokoroa U14 rugby team suspended over abuse claims
Referees and teams reportedly refused to travel there after repeated abuse.