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Homicide probe launched after injured Southland child dies in Auckland hospital
Police say a man and woman are expected to face further charges.
Man accused of perverting course of justice in homicide probe
The 32-year-old faces three charges in relation to the investigation in Auckland.
Teen punched 'into roadway' by man while waiting at bus stop
Police say the assault left the 16yo boy with bruising and facial injuries.
Lower Hutt man dies in hospital weeks after disorder incident
Police have upgraded a suspect's charge to manslaughter after the victim died.
'Fulfilled your fantasy': Double murder was a thrill kill, lawyer says
Pathologists have detailed the fatal blows to an Auckland couple during a home invasion.
Lindsay Clancy’s defence lawyer asks judge to investigate holdout juror
New York Times: The juror's insistence on Lindsay Clancy's guilt resulted in a mistrial.
Neighbour hears 'bump' as pedestrian fatally run over on Auckland street
Emergency workers were called to Pakūranga Rd just after 9pm.
Two people assaulted with weapon on quiet Hastings street
The alleged offenders fled before police arrived.
Man murdered on UK's 'Millionaire's Row' after release from NZ jail, deportation for scamming Kiwis
Reece Salmon posed as a police officer to convince elderly victims to hand over gold.
Murderer who confessed to brutal attack after 30 years jailed for life
Robert Lloyd has been jailed for life for Michael McDermott’s 1994 murder.
'I’ll unleash hell': 501 deportee jailed over sex tape blackmail
He demanded $100 from a former sexual partner after sharing a GIF from an intimate video.
'Teach the world a lesson': Gang trio guilty of killing rival's grandfather
'The public needs to be protected,' a judge said of the group's imprisoned leader.
Protection order 'no better than a piece of soiled toilet paper' as woman raped, beaten by partner
'It should have stopped you. It was worthless so far as protecting her was concerned.'
'Could have killed people': One-year-old busts man with airgun hiding in family bathroom
Brendon Nepe pointed the weapon at the toddler's mother telling her to 'shut the f*** up'.
Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31
More than 100 people were injured in the explosion and gun attack.
Cop stands for first time but can't speak after being hit by fleeing driver
A month on, the officer has reached a small but significant milestone in his recovery.
A dark spiral: Football hooligan jailed after breaking opponent's jaw at match
He faces possible deportation after the on-field coward punch and face kick.
Police seek CCTV footage after woman found dead, homicide inquiry launched
Police are speaking with a man and have guarded the Gahagan Way scene.
Seeking help for a broken-down 4WD led to violent confrontation with armed farmer
The Canterbury farm shed clash has sparked three years of legal battles for Jesse Johnson.
Police seek video footage after man allegedly knocked unconscious in Gisborne
An 18-year-old man is in custody over the alleged Peel St assault.
Person found dead in Wellington suburb
Emergency services were called to Gahagan Way in Newlands about 4am.
A shot in the dark: Hunter who killed man mistook thermal image for a deer
Police found it wasn't the first time he had shot recklessly at a vague image.
'A massive shock': Grieving family arrive to find fire victim's home ransacked
On the day Ian Moller died in hospital, two men received gang patches at nearby cemetery.
'House of horrors': Police sift files linked to five missing women
No bodies have been found as detectives analyse digital and physical evidence.
Serial killer fears in South Africa after nine women found dead
A suspect has appeared in court as concerns grow about a serial killer or copycat.
'I truly am so grateful': Auckland gym attack victim thanks mystery bystanders
One woman, believed to be an emergency nurse, was called in by her gym-going father.
'Fearing my life': Teen robbers steal $7000 heirloom in station lane attack
One victim said the alleged attackers followed him on a bus days later.
Teens charged after girl allegedly attacked twice on North Shore
Two 14-year-old girls face charges after alleged North Shore robberies.
Charlie Kirk’s family alleges security failures contributed to his murder
Kirk's family have taken initial steps to file a lawsuit against the state of Utah.