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He killed his mum and torched her house. He'll serve at least 10 years in prison
Linda Edwards' body was found inside her razed one bedroom unit.
Latest from Mt Roskill
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
D-Day for education: Big NCEA shake-up today to focus on learning, not credits
Students go more for quantity than quality approach in quest for credits.
Insanity argument at heart of trial for son who strangled mum, burned body
Linda Edwards' body was found inside a burnt-out Mt Roskill home in 2016.
91-year-old veteran ticks off Anzac Day bucket list
Clive Jones wanted to see Auckland's Anzac Day service again before he dies.
Watch: Ardern at festival - 'I have felt depths of sadness, depths of pride'
PM said she had been proud of NZ's inclusive response to the attacks.
'Military' gates to block cars rile Mt Albert visitors
Heavy gates in Auckland suburb recall architectural style of communist Eastern Europe.
Schools reach out to heal community after mosque shootings
Auckland schools reach out to local mosques and a Muslim school opens its doors to all.
Teachers step up to ease students' anxiety
New programme found 48 per cent of children "at risk of mental distress".
'Love will overpower all' - Auckland community mourns alongside Christchurch
Kiwis are showing their support for the Muslim community following yesterday's atrocity.
Elderly man, 90, assaulted in his Auckland home
Police forensic staff have been investigating the scene throughout the day.
Family to set up trust in honour of slain Mt Roskill volunteer
The family of Rima Sikie are starting to raise money for a trust in his name.
Gunshots heard, fire at Sandringham Rd house
Police have cordoned off part of Sandringham Rd, in Auckland.
KFC drive-thru disaster: Alcohol suspected in crash
Woman ejected from her car after drive-thru mishap in Mt Roskill.
Housing NZ tenant ordered to pay $5200 for damage
Woman who ripped up HNZ home carpets and painted floor pink forced to pay $5200.
Schools start late to avoid the summer heat
New Zealand's hot late January weather is driving some schools to delay start dates.
Three hospitalised after vehicle crashes into house
Police said it appeared one of the vehicles may have collided with a house.
'Wrong place, wrong time': Teen planned to join police before fatal stabbing
Rima Sikei was killed on December 7. Today his brother Semisi speaks.
Grace Millane murder: The detectives leading the charge for justice
The detectives and their team have worked lengthy and exhaustive hours.
Man arrested following fatal Mt Roskill stabbing
The man who was arrested will appear at Auckland District Court on Monday.
Protection proposed for suburb's name
Wesley seeks to secure suburban name after developer backs off bid to take it.
Party secretary guilty over $200k undeclared donations
The New Zealand People's Party general secretary will be sentenced next year.
Firefighters battle to save home
Firefighters came from six suburbs to help save the home.
Fire crews battle blaze in Auckland's Mt Roskill
Emergency services are on scene and attempting to bring the blaze under control.
Mt Roskill lamp incident: Person suffers moderate burns
St Johns says one ambulance and one rapid-response jeep attended Richardson Rd incident.
Exam advice: 'Exercise and unplug from social media'
As NCEA looms, parents are advised not to put too much pressure on their kids.
Police appeal for help in solving lethal arson
Man died after accidentally setting himself alight, and police believe he was not alone.
Principal hires employment lawyer in McAuley High School dispute
Education Ministry met school board last night but has yet to decide on intervention.
Crosses to mark WWI centenary at schools
80,000 white crosses have been given to NZ schools to mark the World War I centenary.
Political party charged over $200k donations error
A political party's general secretary is accused of failing to file donations properly.