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He told police he punched the victim because 'he asked for it'.
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The infant victim and the man who killed her still cannot be named by court order.
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'I think everyone was on high alert,' a man in the mall said.
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The man claims it's untrue and the allegations stem from a custody dispute with her mum.
Man arrested: Gun found hidden on street outside Newshub office
Police arrested a 41-year-old and charged him with firearm-related offences.
'Lovely kid': Auckland police make arrest after fatal Papatoetoe hit-and-run
The arrested woman is set to appear in court next month.
Bodies in suitcase: Mum's murder trial comes to halt at last minute, indefinitely delayed
Jury selection was scheduled to begin today.
45 seconds of terror: $1m worth of gems, gold stolen in brazen jewel store raid
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Police arrest man after West Auckland mall smash-and-grab
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Father joined gang to protect son from 'bullies' - now they're locked up together
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Hāwera homicide investigation: Man charged with murder
He will appear in the New Plymouth High Court on May 17.
‘Tongan Pablo’: Ringleader of corrupt Air NZ baggage crew smuggling in drugs from LA
Baggage handler caught importing 20kg of meth - then kept smuggling while on bail.
Editorial: Baby Ru deserves justice six months on from tragic death
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Social media posts of ‘clown mask’ driver on popular beach lead to Head Hunter's arrest
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'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boy
The man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.
'Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfigured
The officers recounted being soaked in blood and terrified.
501 murder-for-hire convict at-large in NZ after wild police chase in $249k Porsche
After a crazy car chase, Tevita got out of the Porsche and peed in front of cops.
Supreme Court decision to name sex offender a ‘massive victory’, survivors say
The man raped and sexually assaulted six women. His name can be published on June 14.
Father recruited 17yo son for armed jewellery heist, claims opiate prescription to blame
Julian Brown's workplace injury led to a cascade of bad choices, his lawyer said.
Police dog punched after burglar caught red-handed on roof with booze shop loot
Sidney Cassidy then attacked a police dog when he was busted for the crimes.
Pensioner held hostage, violently assaulted before alleged offender shoots at police
A man is in custody after a firearm was discharged at police in the Bay of Plenty.
Kitchen killing: Man fatally stabbed after trying to break up fight over messy kitchen
Bailey Eccelstone locked himself in his room afterward and claimed it was self-defence.
Video of brutal Henderson bus stop attack shared on social media
The clip is another in a string of violent incidents near Auckland public transport.
Disgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before filing for bankruptcy
Mitchell Kerr is now on home detention after collecting almost $10k in wage subsidies.
'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police station
He was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.
Road rage attack: Second defendant admits terrorising stranger who accidentally joined gang convoy
The FITUS gang members were driving to a large-scale brawl.
‘Better sleep with one eye open’: Ex-partner jailed for vicious campsite hammer attack
Michael Bracey texted his ex saying her new partner should 'sleep with one eye open'.
'Particularly nasty': Court rejects rapist's latest bid to avoid deportation
The Kiribati national arrived in New Zealand in 2008. Two years later, he raped a woman.
Onerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentenced
The Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.
Teen acquitted of murder after fatally stabbing older brother at birthday party
Challas Nathan, 30, was stabbed twice with a butcher's knife.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Complex investigation continues with focus on being 'methodical'
Kane Te Paa and Chrysler Stevens-Mark died after a 100-person brawl on March 23.
Reclusive photographer's body went undiscovered for months
Police say case remains unexplained one week on.