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Police find human remains in search for 85-year-old kidnapped from Sydney home
Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his North Ryde, Sydney, home on February 13.
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He wrote a murder mystery. His death in an assisted living home has become one
'It’s the mystery of the mystery writer,' said one law enforcement officer.
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for rage-fuelled murder of young Kiwi mother on Gold Coast
Marsh, 39, must serve at least 20 years of a life sentence in prison.
'Awful events': Man, 64, charged after indecent assaults on North Shore teacher, students
Police say student reports in late 2025 helped staff identify and confront the man.
'Happy and adorable boy': Dad admits killing 10-month-old son Mustafa Ali
Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter.
Man woken by naked woman beating him on the head with a frying pan
The attacker does not remember much of the event because she was high on meth.
Ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai awake and talking as 15yo charged after Sydney drive-by shooting
Police are probing links to organised crime after a series of family attacks.
Security guard punches elderly man several times because 'he was looking at me'
Licensing authority says inability to control temper is 'inconsistent" with security work.
Kiwi exiled from Australia, leaving children behind, after stealing 11 bottles of booze
The man had been warned to stop offending, or he would be deported. He didn't listen.
Victim drove themself to hospital after serious assault in Te Puke
Armed officers were called to a Ben Keys St property last night.
A missing tractor, crushed fences and tyre tracks - the clues an alleged killer left behind
Jasmaine Reihan's burnt body, phone and a knife were later found in the car on the beach.
Man delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the road
Calem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver.
Shooting sparks school lockdowns, armed police in Porirua
Porirua College tells students to stay home during 'active police situation'.
Tauranga homicide: Memorials held for the 'big guardian of downtown'
Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of rough sleeper Dax Holland.
Uni dropout stabs family after graduation lie
The attack happened on the evening before the graduation ceremony.
Murder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralled
Anaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.
Tauranga homeless community in 'shock' after death of one of their own
Dax Holland's death is being investigated as a homicide, police have confirmed.
'Quite scary': Neighbours rattled after suspected South Auckland garage shooting
The injured person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.
'Cheeky': Man given home detention asked officer to wait 30mins while he drank beer with whānau
Neahemea Day then did a runner when police turned up, fleeing through neighbouring yards.
‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner
'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.
Teen arrested after approaching US Capitol with loaded shotgun
No shots were fired, no one was hurt, and Congress was not in session.
Sydney house shot up in 'payback attack' as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai undergoes surgery
Video obtained by Australian media outlets shows a hooded gunman firing at a house.
Shia LaBeouf charged over New Orleans brawl as reports of wife split emerge
Reports claim he and Mia Goth quietly separated about a year ago.
Homicide investigation launched after man’s body found in Tauranga park
A Monday post-mortem led police to treat the death as a homicide.
France arrests five over far-right activist's killing
Quentin Deranque, 23, died after sustaining a severe brain injury when he was attacked.
Ex-Kiwis NRL star out of surgery after drive-by shooting
Police say the shooting was 'targeted' and there is no threat to the wider community.
Person jumped by three men while walking dog in East Auckland park
The assault happened near Ti Rakau Park between 8.30pm and 9.15pm on Sunday.
'He is fried as f***': Text warning before ex-partner's alleged murder
Jasmaine Reihana's body was later found in the back seat of a burnt-out car.
One dead, two critical after stabbing in Sydney suburb of Merrylands
Police say the alleged attacker was arrested nearby minutes after the stabbings.
At least two killed in northeastern US ice rink shooting
The attack appears linked to a family dispute.