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Person hospitalised after assault at Taranaki park, police launch investigation
Police believe a woman walking her schnauzer-type dog at the time may be able to help.
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Police seek witnesses after serious bar brawl in Hastings
The incident at the Common Room left several people injured and sent one to hospital.
Gang associate chatted calmly with businessman before killing him with a single punch
Jay Aranui later told police his victim looked like a good fella but he felt like a fight.
Police investigate after man's body found at construction site
Police are working to identify the man, who was not an employee at the site.
Defendant foiled her home detention bracelet prior to killing of Auckland businessman
She should have been at home serving her sentence when she hatched the robbery plan.
Woman seriously injured after suspected stabbing in central Christchurch
The woman was rushed to Christchurch Hospital and underwent surgery.
Bailed for stomping, coward-punching, he shot another stranger in the back
The judge said she was especially disturbed that Declan Vaikele had a homemade gun.
'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their lives
Groups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.
Aussie occult podcast host admits killing Kiwi fiancee at home
Tobias Nuttall, 32, admitted murdering Alisha Hendren-Krippner, 30, in Perth.
Man knocked out, run over by car after fight erupted over broken urn
A spade, machete and hammer were allegedly used in the fight in South Auckland.
Children’s grief book author found guilty of murdering husband
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins asked a drug dealer for the 'Michael Jackson stuff'.
Police appeal to public for information about Aro Valley aggravated robbery
Two men attacked a victim who was walking on Ohiro Rd at 5.40pm on Tuesday evening.
'Fit and proper?': Struck-off lawyer who married murderer wants to practise law again
This is not the first time Davina Reid has tried to be reinstated as a lawyer.
Police plea to friends, family of Afghan refugee killers to come forward to help solve case
The offenders, who stole only Abdulhassan Nabizadah's car keys, are still being sought.
Two men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last year
A 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.
Woman, 23, charged with wounding person in family harm incident
The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
'Eleven months for a man's life': Charity urges mandatory coward punch minimums
Walk Without Fear wants an eight-year minimum non-parole term for such killings.
Disgraced UK TV star found dead in prison cell
John Alford, born John Shannon, first found fame in the ITV drama London's Burning.
‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutiny
A judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.
Corrections blasted over safety threats to assaulted officer, ordered to pay him $94k
A 'level 1 threat' was made against the officer, which he was not immediately told about.
Relative of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police over claim father confessed
Poseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering was 10 months old when he died in 2020.
'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heist
A judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.
FBI investigating deadly Virginia university shooting as terrorism
The gunman, named as 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, also died.
Gunman dead after shooting at Michigan synagogue
The unidentified assailant exchanged gunfire with security.
Watch: Chicken shop owner 'sleepless' after machete-wielding robbers strike twice in 2 days
A worker was sweeping up after a long night when two masked men stormed through shop door.
Woman allegedly abducted found injured in remote West Auckland
A 49-year-old man faces charges including abduction for sex and assault.
'The Witch': UK mother of 10 jailed for keeping 'house slave' for 25 years
Amanda Wixon, 56, kept the woman captive in her Tewksbury home from 1995.
Street attacker ‘growled like dog’ as she bit and latched on to stranger’s arm
The victim had a large open arm wound from the bite and was also bitten on the wrist.
Killer’s dark past under another name exposed – what the jury never heard
Rodger's past crimes include exploiting a 14-year-old girl in prostitution and drugs.
'Body in the boot' trial: Man guilty of murdering, dismembering Christchurch father
The trial for Michael Rodger, accused of murdering Richard Leman in 2023, has finished.