The manslaughter of Eli Holtz: His whānau's vow
The family of slain teen Eli Holtz speak out after his killer is sentenced.
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Man jailed for fatal assault on teen who fired water pistol
The man who fatally assaulted Eli Holtz has been jailed for seven years.
Murder accused enters not guilty plea
Police launched a homicide investigation after a 59-year-old woman died.
'Devast8' admits assault on pregnant woman
Man with "Devast8" tattooed on his face has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman.
Father who killed 2yo daughter remains behind bars
Gustav Sanft was toying with a modified shotgun when he killed his daughter.
Man in critical condition after alleged Pāpāmoa assault overnight
Investigators have been seen putting up tarpaulins, and one arrest has been made.
Stepmother of murderer Malcolm Rewa breaks silence
Malcolm Rewa's stepmother makes a heartfelt apology to Susan Burdett's family.
Bizarre life of accused serial killer
Bizarrely modified women's clothes, a bondage obsession: Allegations emerge.
'Justice merged with truth'
It was a moment in New Zealand's judicial history not lost on those in the courtroom.
Steve Braunias: Justice for Susan - and the birthday present Malcolm Rewa deserved
Braunias on the trial of Malcolm Rewa, finally found guilty of Susan Burdett's murder.
Man accused of murdering baby Bella appears in court
The 25-year-old was granted further interim name suppression by Justice Robert Dobson
'I thought he'd kill me': Rewa survivor's heartbreaking letter
We are the lucky ones. We are the survivors. But Susan Burdett was not so lucky.
Reactions to Malcolm Rewa's guilty verdict
'Today is your day Susan. Victory for you.'
Naked man seen urinating in public assaults woman in Hamilton
The assault that took place about 2am on Wednesday, on Galloway St.
Malcolm Rewa guilty of Susan Burdett's 1992 murder
The murder of Susan Burdett is one of New Zealand's most infamous cases.
Jury deciding verdict in Malcolm Rewa murder trial
"This case is not about what you might think of [Malcolm Rewa] as a person."
'You can be sure he's guilty', Crown tells Malcolm Rewa jury
But the defence says Susan Burdett's son had "means, motive and opportunity" to kill.
Susan Burdett's secret: Friend tells of mystery lover
Victim said: "I've got something to tell you and I don't want you to tell anyone else."
Doting dad and tender lover: Malcolm Rewa's defence
COMMENT: Crowd gathers in public gallery for Rewa's four hours in the witness box.
Malcolm Rewa claims secret relationship with Susan Burdett
The 65-year-old serial rapist took the stand today in his own defence.
'I can't forgive him' - David White on his daughter's killer
Family violence campaigner David White is touring 71 electorates in 71 days.
Steve Braunias on the Malcolm Rewa trial: A deadly serious case with elements of farce
COMMENT: Steve Braunias on a week in court at the murder trial of Malcolm Rewa.
Susan Burdett's injuries described as 'rapidly fatal'
Malcolm Rewa's third trial over the death of Susan Burdett is now in its fifth day.
Missing cockatiel mystery solved in Rewa retrial
The jury pondered: "Photo 33 has a cockatiel in a cage but not in photos 32 and 37."
'Worst nightmare': Stalker who killed ex jailed for life
Judge says murder was calculated, planned and had a high degree of cruelty and depravity.
Braunias: South Auckland noir caught on tape
Not a single sound was recorded during the 28-minute crime scene video.
Rewa retrial: Jury ponders fate of missing cockatoo
Malcolm Rewa is on trial for murder but the jury wanted to know the fate of a bird.
Jury shown 'odd' crime scene video at Rewa retrial
Harrowing details of a bloody but odd and "very orderly" crime scene has been revealed.
David Roigard fails to overturn murder of son conviction
Aaron Roigard's body has never been found.
Two charged over Sandringham death appear in court
Shannon Shelby Baker was found dead inside his home in December, 2018.
Braunias: Tense, aggressive morning at Rewa trial
Rewa murder case has resemblance to the Lundy trial.
Malcolm Rewa's lawyer accuses Susan Burdett's son of her murder
Malcolm Rewa is on trial for a third time, accused of murdering Susan Burdett in 1992.
Susan Burdett's friend recalls finding body
"I saw her legs over the side of the bed, naked from the waist down."
Rewa faces re-trial for Susan Burdett killing
Auckland woman Susan Burdett was bludgeoned to death in 1992.