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'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammer
Torture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.
Polkinghorne's lawyer rips into 'intoxicated' police as defence takes the offensive at murder trial
The surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.
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'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sister
The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.
Funeral for Auckland grandfather gunned down in courier van to take place today
Police are yet to arrest anyone in connection with the fatal shooting.
'Send the boys over': Tribesman who murdered 'police nark' fights prison recall
Lenin Lazarus fatally shot Shane Hohepa at a patching party at the gang's headquarters.
Neighbours anxious after learning scientist's alleged killer lived locally
Man accused of Auckland murder appeared in court on Thursday.
'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong man
Valley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.
‘Sick freak’: Parents issue plea to find man who doused baby in hot coffee
The boy's mother urged anyone with information to come forward.
Polkinghorne murder trial not sitting today, defence to open tomorrow
The trial will resume on Friday at 10am.
Where's Madison? Crown wrapping up, but star witness nowhere to be seen
The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.
Man found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker in fatal stabbing
The jury rejected Bailey Messervy's defence that he did not intend to kill Nigel Wilson.
Surprise Crown witness casts doubt on claim Hanna's phone used to draft 4am messages
The surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna and staging a suicide.
Police intercepted Polkinghorne's calls before he was charged, jury told
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.
Tribesman wanted respite from gang warfare. His solution: Shoot his own leader
The motive for the bizarre shooting had been a mystery, until recently.
Disturbing reason man gunned down four family members in murder-suicide
"One of the most horrific scenes I’ve ever seen."
Phone records show aborted 4am mystery messages on day of Pauline Hanna's death
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.
Pauline Hanna started message on phone at 4am morning of death, defence says
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
Police going door-to-door as hunt for Blockhouse Bay killer continues
Cordons around the scene have been lifted but there is still a large police presence.
Neighbour heard ‘terrifying’ attack, Sth Australia murder trial court told
A man is on trial for three cold-case murders.
'Key information' being withheld: Police urge person to come forward over scientist killing
Cordons around the scene have been lifted but there is still a large police presence.
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'You know damn well': Tense cross-examination at Polkinghorne trial
Polkinghorne's lawyer has engaged in a tense exchange with a detective in court.
'Can't think of a worse crime': Adoptive mum confronts woman who caused infant's severe brain damage
This month's hearing marked the second time Shana Tooman has been sentenced.
Westlake Boys' students injured in attack after game with rival school
One of the alleged offenders was expelled from Rosmini College last year.
'Friendship' or 'double life'? Polkinghorne jury views intimate messages with tabloid star escort
The eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife before staging a suicide.
Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative
A 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.
Police searching for vehicle of interest in relation to Dargaville woman’s death
'Anyone who saw this vehicle or has dashcam footage ... is urged to come forward.'
'Be careful': MP warns Blockhouse Bay residents while killer remains at large
Police are still hunting for Stephen Thorpe’s attacker.
Tennis club stabbing: Scientist named, police search for blood-stained killer
A manhunt is underway for the person who stabbed the scientist to death.
'We are going to last 100 years,' Polkinghorne told escort after wife's death
A detective revealed Hanna had set a calendar reminder for the night of April 5.
Dashed hopes and big breaks: What it’s like to work on cold cases
New York Times: Investigators explain what cracking a dormant murder case can look like.
Fast-track approvals bill pivot and Blockhouse Bay homicide | Morning Bulletin 26 August, 2024
The Government backs down from giving final sign-off on fast-track approvals bill projects and Blockhouse Bay homicide scene examination continues in today's NZ Herald headlines.
Blockhouse Bay homicide victim was 'gentle' scientist on daily walk to look for insects
The victim, aged in his early 50s, would have never hurt a fly, a colleague said.
Man charged with murder after 60-year-old dies at Pātea property
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.