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Young cop dragged to death just four weeks after wedding

A young police officer was called out on a routine job, but he would never return home.

Man held after woman found dead in Kapiti

Police say deceased woman and the arrested man were known to each other.

Children among 63 dead after suicide bomber attack at wedding

At least 182 also wounded at Afghanistan bombing.

Twist in Jack the Ripper murders

A new twist sheds light on his victims.

Chilling details emerge of Epstein's 'pimp' ex-lover

Unsealed documents show the woman's sordid history.

'He put the gun through the window and shot him twice'

Armed police hunt killer of Australian tourist after fiancee fled in dark to raise alarm.

Sister haunted by thoughts of brother's final moments

The family of the "loveable, knockabout" surfie are living their "worst nightmare".

Focus: Raglan tourist killed, partner ran and escaped gunman

An Australian tourist was fatally shot and his terrified partner ran for several kilometres for help in an early-morning attack by a gunman who wanted to steal their campervan at Raglan. Video / Alan Gibson

Suspect surrenders after hours-long police standoff

At least five officers have been shot in a standoff that unfolded in north Philadelphia.

Four common clues that expose a killer

The people who carry out mass shootings in the US all share these same characteristics.

Man left with critical injuries after assault in Auckland suburb

Police said they received reports of an assault on Gifford Ave around 3.10am.

Focus: Man left with critical injuries after assault in Auckland suburb

A man has received critical injuries following a serious assault in Mount Roskill, Auckland, early Sunday morning. Video / NZ Herald

El Paso suspect said he was targeting 'Mexicans'

"I'm the shooter": Police watched the suspect get out of a car with his hands up.

Prisoner charged with attempted murder

Prisoner charged with attempted murder of another inmate.

Manhunt after fatal Christchurch hit-and-run

Liam Strickland, 21, is alleged to have been driving a van that killed a pedestrian.

Alleged toddler killer fights for secrecy

A 51-year-old Auckland man was arrested and charged with murdering the boy.

Grandmother who murdered teen to be sentenced

Kalis' body was found after someone called police saying they'd harmed a family member.

In the line of fire: US Mass shootings in Texas and Ohio

Here is a list of some of the recent mass shootings in the United States.