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'Most insane documentary': Inside the shocking true crime behind new Netflix doco
Taylor Parker was sentenced to death in 2022 for the brutal murder.
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'If I did that to you, I deserve the max sentence': Mystikal jailed for rape
Mystikal previously served prison time for sexual battery and extortion.
'Burn her': Sect leader brainstormed with followers, children on how to dispose body
Police found a trove of recorded sermons in which Liu discussed mistreating the 'traitor'.
Unlicensed bungy operators charged after fatal bridge fall
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas fell 40m from an abandoned bridge in Brazil
'On left in the swamp is where the gun is': Suicide note led police to alleged murder weapon
The gun used to kill Harley Shrimpton has been a focus in the trial over his death.
New Zealander who allegedly shot his two children named by Swedish community
The mother of the children filed for divorce, which was appealed twice by her ex.
'Significant neglect': Mum who turned away Plunket nurses jailed over toddler's starvation death
Her disabled 19‑month‑old son, Tūwharetoa, lost 27% of his body weight before his death.
Exiled Russian artist and vocal Putin critic shot dead in execution-style attack
Semyon Skrepetsky, 44, was killed in a carpark by an assailant who fired at close range.
Person dead after evening attack in central Auckland, man charged with murder
The man died from critical injuries on his way into hospital.
Australian police make more arrests in hunt for cop-killer Dezi Freeman’s helpers
Police are tracing anyone who helped Freeman evade capture for seven months.
Person in critical condition after assault in central Auckland
Forensic tents have been set up as police examine the scene.
Kiwi man who beat neighbours with roller skates, then ran a man down, to be kicked out of Australia
Leslie Ruru has a long history of escalating violence stretching back decades.
Banker arrested nine years after Putney pusher attack
British police arrested a 44-year-old on Monday, nine years after the 2017 attack.
Swedish mum voiced fears over Kiwi dad days before daughters shot - report
The two girls are in hospital, at least one in a critical condition.
'Killing him was of no use to me': Murder-accused told police he only meant to 'scare' man
Piripi Tukaokao said he didn't remember pulling the trigger when he shot Harley Shrimpton.
'Significant risk of a lethal shot': Judge jails twins over daylight shotgun robbery
The blast went through a car window as victims were trying to flee.
Kiwi man at centre of Swedish police investigation, two girls fighting for lives after shooting
MFAT says officials are in contact with the family of a New Zealand citizen.
Woman falls to her death after staff ‘forget' to attach bungy cord
The jump took place from a 40m drop on an abandoned railway bridge.
'Extreme self-defence': Racially-abused man cleared after leaving aggressor with brain injury
Juan Manuel Leon Sandoval kicked the man in the head after being chased several times.
NBA star James Harden arrested on weapon charge
Police say NBA star was held after a handgun was seen in his Mercedes.
Kiefer Sutherland vows to fight lawsuit over alleged Uber driver assault
Sutherland is accused of choking the driver and threatening to kill him.
Kiefer Sutherland sued for assault after January arrest
The driver alleges the actor punched him and put him in a chokehold.
Body found in car near Iran team’s World Cup training base in Mexico
Police in Tijuana found the body wrapped in a black bag inside a car.
Crime reporter shot dead in Mexico, publication calls for 'justice'
He had received threats over his reporting and was under police protection.
'My forever hero': Child’s courage saves mother after 2 days held captive by violent ex
The man cut off his bail bracelet and went to her house, grabbing her as she hung washing.
‘We must be wise as serpents,’ sect leader defendant instructed witness in homicide inquiry
Liu said lies were necessary because they had been pushed into a "dark predicament".
Child intervenes as stranger attacks 11-year-old in street, police say
The children were in Porirua when the man ran up and assaulted one of them.
Editorial: Abuse and threats against workers are unacceptable
OPINION: Bad behaviour needs to be called out and, where necessary, reported to police.
'It changed all of us': Victim speaks out after new appeal into unprovoked train attack
Police released CCTV images of people in Halloween costumes seven months after the attack.
'Insane and heartless': 12 dead in Johannesburg mass shooting
Officers suspect the attack may be linked to illegal mining rivalries.