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Dad smirks in court as he admits killing his 11yo son and girlfriend
Multiple experts found any mental issues were from his voluntary substance abuse.
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The security gaps that allowed gunman within 100m of Trump
Gunman Cole Tomas Allen, 31, a teacher from California, was arrested on site.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect wrote statement denouncing Trump
Investigators say Cole Tomas Allen arrived with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives.
Suspect in US press gala shooting - what we know
Cole Allen, of California, is due in court on firearm and assault charges.
Boy racer who killed unborn baby finally named after new Peeping Tom sentence
'This offence uprooted my entire life,' his latest victim said.
Trump releases footage of suspect involved in shooting; FBI swarms house
Trump has shared security vision of the suspect appearing to rush a security checkpoint.
Person allegedly assaulted with weapon, dropped off injured in South Auckland
The victim has been taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.
Trump on shooting: 'I heard a noise and thought it was a tray. But it was a gun'
The suspect is set to be charged with three firearms and assault counts.
Former gang member left violence, shoot-outs behind – but his past caught up with him
Daniel Ngatai says he's a changed man but it wasn't enough to keep him out of prison.
'I did it': Lab worker accused of poisoning colleague over petty slights
One of his complaints was that his co-worker once threw rubbish into a bin loudly.
Person critical after assault with weapon at Dunedin property
Police say the pair knew each other and are not seeking anyone else.
OpenAI CEO apologises to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter
Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, killed eight people in a June 2025 attack in Tumbler Ridge.
Mark Lundy's lawyer asks for indication of electronic monitoring timeframe
The convicted murderer has complied with all parole conditions since his May release.
Man arrested after child on bike hurt in hit-and-run
Police say a 43-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant in Tokoroa.
'Porno': Man filmed partner then shared explicit images with family, friends after break-up
The couple met through the Auckland DJ scene but their relationship turned toxic.
'Extremely concerning': Security guard in hospital after assault at South Auckland Woolworths
The offenders fled the Averill St store before police arrived at 11am.
'Tragic loss of life': Teen instigated vigilante attack over phone sale
She has been jailed only because no suitable address was available for home detention.
Cold case solved after gang member admits manslaughter following jailhouse phone calls
Erueti Wirihana has admitted to killing Eddie Peters seven years ago in Hastings.
Teen charged with murder after stabbing in Lower Hutt
Police say the incident was isolated and involved people known to each other.
Killer mum fights prison phone cap, saying 30 mins a day isn't enough time to talk to whānau
Anna Browne was jailed in 2017 for killing her friend at a pamper party in West Auckland.
'Love of my life': High-risk violent partner jailed as victim pleads he gets help
Jonathon Rogers said he was sorry he could not be with the woman in her time of need.
Parents face manslaughter charges after teen kills tourist with statuette thrown off balcony
Police allege the parents failed to supervise their son.
Inside ‘Wild West’ neighbour war that ended in fire and death
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.
Abusive ‘brute’ who carried out throat-slitting threat guilty of murdering partner
Victim of killing stabbed through the voice box and left with a shoe print on her face.
'So bloody proud': Councillor praises driver who intervened in Manurewa stabbing
The victim might be alive because 'somebody decided to give a damn', a councillor says.
Man charged with murder of Hastings mother and young girls, remanded to secure facility
'Violence has taken three beautiful lives far too soon,' family statement says.
Mexico pyramid shooter inspired by Columbine attack, pre-Hispanic sacrifices
The lone gunman injured 13 people and killed a Canadian woman at the site.
Person left with serious injuries after stabbing at Manurewa Railway Station
A member of the public drove towards the scene, causing the attacker to flee.
Louisiana gunman who killed eight children masked his rage before rampage
Eight children, aged 3 to 11, were shot dead as they slept in bed.
Man fatally shot, house and body torched in alleged 'wild west' neighbour dispute
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.