Accused attacker appears in court
A man arrested over a spate of home invasions targeting elderly women has appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
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Carparking abuse cameras for wardens
Parking wardens who are being verbally and physically abused are being armed with cameras to curb and capture aggressive behaviour.
Attack victim happy after man arrested
The victim of a brutal home invasion attack is "very, very pleased" to hear an arrest has been made and is keen to return home.
One year on, killer not found
The family of slain pizza-maker Jordan Voudouris have made the difficult journey back to where he was killed exactly a year ago.
Town grieves as a killer remains free
Paeroa locals say they are frustrated that a year after their popular pizza man was shot his killer is still at large.
'It was shocking to watch'
Police are investigating photos appearing to show celebrity chef Nigella Lawson being choked by her husband during a row at a London restaurant.
Final Lundy appeal to begin
Mark Lundy's last-ditch attempt to clear his name begins tomorrow night (NZ time) when his appeal against a double murder conviction goes before the Privy Council in London.
Valentine's Day attack: Men jailed
A prolonged and cruel Valentine's Day attack on a Dunedin man has ended in jail for two of his friends - the offenders.
'Some people are just too special'
The family of Auckland schoolboy Stephen Dudley hope his death will serve as a constant reminder of the tragic, unintended consequences that violence can have.
Man rescued from brutal robbery in Ngaruawahia
A member of the public is being praised for rescuing a man from a brutal robbery and assault on the streets of Ngaruawahia early on Friday.
Health staff bashed, bitten
Hundreds of health workers are being bitten, head-butted and assaulted while they look after sick, injured and distressed patients.
Double murder accused back in court
The man accused of a double murder in the Far North was further remanded in custody today when he appeared before Judge Greg Davis in the Kaitaia District Court.
Kelston tragedy: Police search phones
Police are searching cellphones for video footage of a fight which claimed a 15-year-old boy's life.
No time for anger - parents
The parents of the 15-year-old boy killed in a fight at rugby training say it's any parent's worst nightmare - but now is not the time to be angry.
Death of a Paeroa pizza man
Where Jordan Voudouris died, flowers will grow. A garden will be planted near the corner of the alley where his murdered body was found, at the back of the Mykonos pizza shop in Paeroa.
'Rugby star' mourned
The Kelston Boys High School community is struggling to come to terms with the death of a student described as a "beautiful boy" and a "rugby star'.
Fatal assault may have been filmed
An alleged assault which left Auckland schoolboy Stephen Dudley dead may have been filmed, police say.
Accused appear in court
Two teenagers have appeared in court in relation to the death of a 15-year-old boy after a violent incident at a school rugby training session in West Auckland.
Boy, 15, dies after school rugby attack
A 15-year-old boy died after a violent incident at a school rugby training session in West Auckland in an incident locals say is out of character for the school.
Killer argues against parole decision
A man serving a life sentence for killing his wife with an axe has appeared at the High Court to argue he has been wrongly denied parole.
Pistorius judge cries 'trial by media'
Oscar Pistorius' court hearing was adjourned until August 19 after a brief appearance last night in which the magistrate railed against media coverage of his case.