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Buildings and vehicles torched, roads blocked during protests over Belfast stabbing
A Sudanese refugee has been arrested after the 'attempted beheading' of a man.
'Go find Harley before these guys do': Friend's warning to police before homicide victim vanished
The friend gave emotional testimony about two masked men looking for Harley Shrimpton.
'Brutal cheap shot': Teen’s birthday ends in prison after stabbing man he shared vape with
The 21-year-old student needed surgery for the 10cm stomach wound.
High society strangulation case: Acquitted businessman finally revealed
He spoke with NZME for a society column then sought secrecy days later as his trial began.
New details emerge surrounding Ben Stokes nightclub incident
The ECB has launched an inquiry into Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson’s conduct.
Tech entrepreneur Sharon Hunter allegedly assaulted by friend's son
The young man has been charged with intent to injure.
Man arrested after alleged assault on 12-year-old at Havelock North park
The man was arrested in Picton and will appear in Blenheim District Court.
Watch: Intruder swinging 'huge machete' falls over, squats on dairy counter
A witness described the male intruder as appearing 'really young'.
Not a 'cult': Family on trial for 70yo's death say journals were mistranslated
Diary translations suggest Kaixiao Liu was a bigamist referred to as "Master" or "Lord".
McDonald’s worker suffers severe burns after co-worker allegedly throws hot oil
‘Why would he do this to me?’ the 20-year-old asked his mother.
Police follow new leads in Morningside Station group assault case
Two young people have already been arrested over the Halloween assault.
Rotorua dog attacks top 1100 in five years, but only 14 prosecutions
Rotorua dog attack complaints totalled 1175 in five years, but few led to prosecution.
Man's hand severed in violent home invasion in Sydney's southwest
Police say four masked men with machetes broke into the 23-year-old's Greenacre home.
Twelve wounded in Ohio festival shooting, police hunting multiple suspects
Twelve people were shot near Toledo’s Old West End Festival.
Police hunt for ute driver after child assaulted at Hawke's Bay BMX park
Police are seeking a grey Nissan Navara ute with roof racks, but no canopy.
'You're dead': Man followed 81yo, smashed his head into a brick wall, leaving him unconscious
The fearful victim has now given up his home and career to live in an isolated cabin.
Jade Bennett's vicious kinghit on 81-year-old man
Hamilton man Jade Bennett followed and threatened an 81-year-old man through a supermarket car park before delivering a vicious kinghit that would knock him out cold.
Mobster wanted to avenge brother's death – so he carried out a Christmas Day drive-by shooting
Terrence Brown celebrated with gang signs and a primal roar after firing 10 shots.
Homicide victim left hospital to get McDonald's for his brother, and never returned
CCTV footage, messaging, and family accounts shed light on Harley Shrimpton's final day.
SPCA staff face death threats, harassment from animal ‘vigilante’ groups
Inspectors are now being issued with stab-proof vests amid escalating threats.
'I've been stabbed, call the police': Two injured at Kāinga Ora housing complex
Police say a 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
UK denounces attempts to ‘interfere in our democracy’ after JD Vance weighs in on teen murder case
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says people are trying to stir up division.
'You'll be put in the suitcase': Notes outline captivity, punishments in sect leader homicide trial
The documents outlined Shulai Wang's last days before her body was dumped in Gulf Harbour.
‘Impressive’: 75yo shoots alleged stabber in Australia
Police say Keith Blessing shot 34-year-old Joshua Dylan Trethewey on the veranda.
UK PM says Elon Musk ‘trying to whip up division’ over student’s murder
Elon Musk has offered to fund a private prosecution against police.
'I felt like it': Teen slashed with machete, stomped on as 250-person party shut down
The victim is still suffering from the attack by Hayze Watene-Kumeroa and Kawariki Emery.
Teen bloodied and traumatised after 'random' attack at Auckland bus stop
Auckland dad says his daughter is now not speaking and afraid of going back to school.
Shia LaBeouf sentenced to probation after bar assault guilty plea
His lawyer said the actor wants to focus on family, work and new projects.
Security guard charged after man allegedly knocked out, dragged down street
The alleged incident happened outside a bar on Karangahape Rd last night.