Comment: My friend Lyra was killed by a terrorist's bullet.

Two Aussie teens' obsession with the Columbine massacre inspired them to plot their own.

Taken to a war zone at 11-years-old and married to her father's friend at 13.

So much of what was reported about the killers right after their attack was wrong.

The assault happened around 4.20 this morning.

Corrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal

Poisoned and posted chocolates - copycat crimes of 1930s New Zealand.

The 5-year-old boy had been thrown from three storeys above - by a stranger.

Hours before she died Maria had no idea her husband was rigging up home to be a deathtrap.

Roderick Covlin was sentenced to 25 years to life for murdering estranged wife.

The trio set out for the adventure of a lifetime. They were never seen alive again.

Good people in our communities will find themselves in possession of banned firearms

Dad can't stop tears at news his bullet-riddled little girl has brain damage.

Alen woke up from a coma earlier this week after undergoing multiple surgeries.

The child was seriously injured on April 3 and transferred to Starship Hospital.

He spent weeks concocting the plan to kill his family while he sent money to teen lover.

A person has been taken to hospital after being assaulted.

Director Andy Langley confirmed a prisoner was hospitalised after an alleged assault.

Homicide investigation was launched on Friday evening following woman's death.

He appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning wearing a tear resistant gown.

Today's top news: alleged mosque gunman gets legal aid, Kiwis don gumboots for the day.

Police were called to the address at Lemnos Ave in the Wellington suburb of Karori.

Judge said man's actions were pre-meditated as a result of "anger, jealousy and revenge".

Overseas Muslim group's Instagram post called "disturbing and crass".

The criminal history of Tom Francis has finally caught up with him.

Manuel Parkinson is accused of punching a woman in the nose and dragging her from her car.

It is expected the alleged terrorist will face dozens more murder charges.

The accused continues to have interim name suppression.

A man who murdered his ex-wife in front of their toddler has been jailed for life.

It is believed a group of youths were turned away from the party just before the incident.