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'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.
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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.
'You're just a pathetic little boy': Daughter confronts gang member who killed her dad
Erueti Wirihana has now been sentenced for killing Eddie Peters in 2018.
Police chief sorry for officers handcuffing teen as he lay dying from stabbing
Nowak, 18, repeatedly told officers he'd been stabbed and couldn't breathe.
'We’re Charlie's voice now': Whānau condemn killer who stabbed partner's voice box
Tupaea Kerr told his partner the day before her death he was going to slit her throat.
'Deep shock': Family mourn respected kuia as man faces murder charge
Tārati Buckley, 76, was found dead at a Whirinaki property.
Michael Schumacher's nurse allegedly raped by family friend at F1 legend's villa
Joey Mawson denies raping a nurse caring for Michael Schumacher.
'Have I ever killed you before?': Prison for drink-driver who taunted cousin moments before death
'The dangerousness of your driving was obvious. Your driving was persistently erratic.'
'Go, go, go': Man allegedly shot dead 'execution-style' over drug debt
Piripi Tukaokao and Tuara Heke face charges related to Harley Shrimpton's death.
Body in bag trial: Bruises suggest 70yo woman’s wrists bound prior to death
Pathologist Kilak Kesha also outlined facial and head bruises.
'House of horrors': Jury convicts man of assaults on woman, teen and dog
Judge told jurors to ignore the man's remark about women, when deciding if he was guilty.
Person seriously injured after assault near Kingsland rail station
Three suspects fled the scene but were found by police shortly afterwards.
Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown dies aged 43
Bear Brown said his brother’s body was found in a Washington state river.
Woman struck by sponge round, bitten by dog after alleged threats
Police say the 61-year-old called 111 while drinking and making threats.
Man admits murdering Hastings father Keith Pati
Kereama Rewita, 30, has pleaded guilty in the High Court at Napier.
Man convicted of murdering NYC homeless jailed for at least 40 years
The man used a metal bar to kill four people and seriously injure a fifth in 2019.
Head stomped and run over: Recidivist attacker won't say why he targeted stranger
He denies gang affiliations but admits he tried to take the victim's Black Power patch.
'Excuse me': Self-represented man on trial walks out for toilet break during Crown’s closing
The man, defending 16 charges, earlier called the prosecutor a 'freak' and 'twisted'.
Investigators probe 'serious assault', suspicious fire at South Auckland house
Police confirmed the two incidents at a Manurewa property are connected.
Letters: Something needs to be done to stop public transport violence
OPINION: The Warriors should not entertain ideas of moving permanently to Eden Park.
Sect leader decries deportation of 'potential eyewitnesses' at manslaughter trial
Kaixiao Liu told jurors he wants the deported women to testify at trial.
Man named in Dunedin homicide investigation
A 37-year-old man charged with his murder will appear in court on June 9.
First charge laid under new stalking and harassment laws
Police gained new powers on Tuesday to issue notices or charge under the law.
Two men charged in relation to Mt Wellington shooting which left one seriously injured
The victim was found at a Mt Wellington Highway home just after 6.30am yesterday.
'Wraparound care they’ve got to have is bars': Mayor says no excuse for violence on city transport
'People have a right to expect safety on our public transport,' says Wayne Brown.
'Unduly lenient': UK teenage rapists' sentence set to be reviewed after outrage
Move follows backlash against the decision to give the three boys non-custodial sentences.
Person arrested over Mt Wellington shooting as armed police prepare to raid house
The victim was taken to hospital with a "serious gunshot wound", police said yesterday.
'How about I punch you in the face?': Family violence accused clashes with prosecutor
He told a jury his ex-partner's allegations were 'lies', 'bulls***' and 'utter crap'.
Police return to South Australia property in search for missing 4yo Gus Lamont
Major Crime detectives and Star Group officers are leading the search.