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Child killer found with photo resembling slain schoolgirl in his jail cell
Peter Holdem claims the photo was to “remind him of the seriousness” of his offending.
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Two men seriously injured in separate stabbings hours apart
Police were first called to Ross Crescent in Hamilton at about 12.25am.
Robbery and alleged carjacking sparks police chase across two regions
Police say the trio allegedly threatened staff with weapons and assaulted a shopkeeper.
Ugg boot stomp followed accidental finger dislocation in Queenstown bar melee
The French national must pay reparation and apologise to the Australian victim.
Three Auckland estate agents charged with kidnapping, robbery in alleged tradie attack
The men allegedly threatened to visit his house and kill his family.
Attackers left US student Kyle Whorrall with ‘catastrophic ... fatal wound’, Crown says
A fifth teenager has already pleaded guilty to both charges.
Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal, gets longer sentence
Prosecutors want her 33-year non-parole period extended.
Judge who let teenage knife attacker walk free has record of leniency
One sentence imposed by Judge Ian Lawrie was described as 'entirely wrong'.
French shooting suspect racially targeted victims – prosecutor
He admitted targeting people who appeared Muslim, African or North African.
'Why was he released?': Questions over home invader who went on to murder just hours later
Tailasa Pongia was bailed just hours before killing Greig Temarama-Abela.
'Lot of scars': Dad on daughter’s condition after park attack
A 20-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after the daytime assault.
Teen admits hammer attack after car-spiking arrest
The victim of the attack suffered a fractured skull and eye socket and needed surgery.
'I'm going to enjoy this': Already convicted killer admits new double murder
Rodney Fallowfield murdered two men in Christchurch six years after he strangled his wife.
Tailasa Pongia jailed for murdering teen in South Auckland street fight – but not for life
The groups clashed on Bairds Rd just before midnight on August 1, 2025.
UK judge describes teen as 'bright lad' as he walks free after stabbing schoolgirl
CCTV footage showed the boy chasing the girl while carrying the knife.
Kiwi father told of ex-wife’s new relationship days before daughters shot
The girls’ mother warned Maui Koopu had threatened revenge if she met someone new.
Kiwi star to play Australia's infamous mushroom murderer
Melanie Lynskey is also producing the series for Paramount Plus.
'Take your jacket off': Man's skull and eye socket fractured in pub hammer attack
His father says five young men confronted his son over a black leather vest.
Police boost presence at Auckland park after alleged attack on child
Police will patrol Myers Park in coming days to reassure visitors.
Man charged after person seriously injured in Labour Day assault
One person was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
Police believe community holds vital information on Garry Hazelton homicide
Garry Hazelton's body was found at his Hoeroa St home on October 7.
Katrina Jefferies cold case: Police investigating potential breakthrough
Police are investigating new information and reassessing all exhibits.
Liquor store assault accused back in custody
Police allege the 18-year-old breached bail within days of it being granted.
Stranger accused of attempted murder of child at playground no show in court
The 20-year-old was also taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries, police said.
US singer Chris Brown avoids jail over London nightclub brawl
His guilty plea avoided a trial on attempted grievous bodily harm charges.
Cordons up after reported assault leaves one seriously injured
One patient was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
Man charged with attempted murder after child seriously hurt in Auckland park
The 20-year-old man was taken into custody yesterday.
Police probe 'serious' South Auckland assault that left one person in hospital
Police said it was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing public safety concerns.
French shooting suspect moved to police psychiatric unit
Prosecutors said the suspect was moved after a psychiatric examination.
Child understood to be among two hospitalised after Auckland park assault
A 20-year-old man was taken into custody.