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Alleged confession in Kahui inquest
The inquest into the deaths of the Kahui twins has heard evidence of an alleged confession from Macsyna King from a former partner. The twins died of head injuries at the Starship hospital in 2006.
Kahui with twins before Cru stopped breathing: sister
Father's sibling tells coroner of finding baby pale and with blue lips.
Wildlife park pleads guilty over killing
Home of the Lion Man admits failing to ensure safety after keeper mauled to death.
Amnesty questions Libyan mass rape
Rebels manufactured some atrocity evidence against Gaddafi and his troops, investigators report.
Students attacked at Tauranga Girls'
A teacher and three students were assaulted during an attack involving seven teenagers at Tauranga Girls' College - and the mother of one victim is "disgusted" at how the school has handled the incident.
Police seek witnesses to Wellington attack
Police are keen to talk to a French student, who was badly hurt in an attack in central Wellington.
Clown trial anguish for parents
Mum and stepdad spend six weeks watching justice played as a game.
Police probe bullies' attack on schoolgirl
The Rangitoto College student was punched in the face and stomach and had her hair pulled.
Williams tells of demons and fears
Musician gets help for anger and alcohol issues but says he is scared to go out and is worried he'll be seen as a "wife basher".
Attacks on three students reported
Police told Avondale College girls set upon at school or on their way there.