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Video of man punched, kicked by security guards sparks investigation
It is unclear what started the altercation when it broke out in broad daylight.
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'We were all in danger': Survivor feared ex for 15 years before he murdered woman
Nortessa Montgomerie was 21 when Nathan Boulter almost killed her in a 38-hour attack.
Man who severed girlfriend's spine after she threatened to leave him jailed for 16 years
Trudi Burgess has been left paralysed and in need of around-the-clock care.
Mother of James Bulger 'devastated' after grave vandalised, teddy bear stolen
The toddler was murdered by two 10-year-old boys 30 years ago.
Woman arrested after $75k necklace theft attempt and smashed $20k cabinet
Police say the woman entered the Galway St store carrying a metal pole.
‘Imaginative grip on reality’: Murder accused's state of mind at time of ex's death questioned
Anaru Morunga has been on trial for the alleged murder of his former partner.
Martial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violence
UFC coach Mike Angove will honour 15 coward-punch manslaughter victims on the walk.
Hamilton road-rage assault leaves victim in serious condition, police hunt offenders
Police say at least two offenders fled in a vehicle.
UK child killer in critical condition after prison attack
It is the third time Ian Huntley has been violently attacked in prison.
Queensland police shooting: Property where cops, neighbour murdered listed for sale
The Queensland Police Union says it was not told the Wieambilla land was listed.
Editorial: It's not just the system that must change to keep Kiwi kids alive
OPINION: The legal guardian of Rickah'Shae, 8, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Person dies in hospital after gang-related Christchurch clash
Three men aged 19, 31 and 40 remain in custody facing serious violence charges.
'I reached, she reached, I won': Murder-accused gives new account of ex's stabbing
Anaru Morunga admitted stabbing Jasmaine Reihana but denied intending for her to die.
Police allege 85yo Sydney kidnapping victim was killed within 48 hours; accused duo face court
Gerard Andrews, 29, and Daniel Stevens, 24, have both been charged with murder.
Kidnapping, stalking, assaults: A killer’s violent path to murdering an innocent mum
Judges warned that years of prison and strict sanctions had not stopped Nathan Boulter.
Police failings after Auckland dairy stabber ‘trying to reach heaven’ dies in custody - report
Mitchell Lam died after self-harming in his cell.
Man shot in Te Kauwhata, three arrested after firearm found
Police say the man was shot at a Te Kauwhata address now under investigation.
City Kickboxing coach demands tough coward punch sentences after friend’s death
Fifteen deaths have been linked to coward punches in New Zealand since 2011.
Beatings, whippings and food deprivation: Guardian admits manslaughter of boy after years of abuse
Pauline Timu admitted slapping, whipping and filming the boy as 'discipline'.
'You have no idea what's coming': Man drove 'mobile molotov cocktail' into partner's house
Carl Philipp, in a rage over disputed child support payments, set a car and house on fire.
Man admits assault and weapon charges over Rotorua death
Temutu Ehau, 41, died at the scene of an incident on Trigg Ave on August 20 last year.
Indonesia deports US man convicted in Bali 'suitcase murder'
Tommy Schaefer was convicted of killing the mother of his girlfriend at a luxury hotel.
Killed woman's phone and bag likely thrown from car before body dumped
A white car that could hold the key to solving a homicide did a circuit of Hawke's Bay.
Mother who wrote children's book about grief on trial for husband's murder
Court documents allege she tried to poison him multiple times.
Arrests after alleged mistaken-identity kidnapping, murder of 85yo
Two men aged 29 and 24 were arrested after raids on homes in Sydney's north.
Man admits killing woman on bus by stabbing her 20 times after she ignored him
Details of the terrifying scene were made public for the first time today in Auckland.
Van driver rams patrol cars, runs red lights in ‘dangerous’, erratic dash through Manukau streets
The 23-year-old will face a raft of charges in court today.
Suppression lapses for murder defendant accused of 'unprovoked' bus stabbings
'Gentle giant' Sefo Leger, 59, was stabbed within minutes of getting on the bus.
'Still awaiting autopsies': Son of Rob Reiner denies murdering parents
Nick Reiner, 32, has pleaded not guilty to killing his parents in 2025.
Man shoots brother, rolls the dying man over then walks off, leaving him to die
The 20-year-old had displayed concerning behaviour in the lead-up to the shooting.