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Second strike by insane driver
Deluded man who caused fatal pile-up had tried to kill at the wheel before, says intended victim.
Road rage shame of strongman
Dale Shepherd, 40, has been found guilty of injuring with intent.
Insanity cause for not-guilty verdict
The driver of a Jeep who told police "I am God" after ramming into a police car and causing a fatal eight-car pile-up on Auckland's North Shore has been found not guilty by way of insanity.
Rugby star pleads guilty to assault
A New Zealand rugby sevens star has pleaded guilty to assaulting a bouncer, but denied assaulting...
New CYF probe into caregivers
New and "very serious" allegations have been made against two Child, Youth and Family caregivers already facing more than 30 abuse charges.
Wife sticks by re-jailed killer
The wife of a former air force sergeant who murdered his first wife and buried her in a forest is standing by her husband.
Police mull new claims on Norfolk killing
Australian police are assessing claims that a New Zealander convicted of Norfolk Island's first murder in 150 years may not have acted alone.
Crackdown on school kids sniping at referees
Lippy children have been handed a "shut up or ship out" message as ASB College Sports bosses come down heavily on verbal abuse aimed at match officials.
Wife killer probed over baby deaths
Convicted murderer Malcolm Webster is now facing allegations of killing three babies in Abu Dhabi.