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Guilty plea after woman's dog attacks toddler

Gisborne mayor calls for help to solve suspected murder

Post-mortem results due on Gisborne body

Accused taxi robbers in court

Friends shocked by discovery of body

Friends of a man believed to have been murdered initially thought he had been kidnapped and say they had all been prepared to contribute to whatever ransom demand was made.

Homicide inquiry continues into Kaiti Beach body

Verdict over murder of Kiwi in Thailand expected in March

Dead man planned to attend concert

Police believe a man whose body was found in Gisborne may have gone to the Rhythm and Vines music festival before he went missing almost a month ago.

Attacked cop grateful for help

A police officer attacked by a mob in the coastal Waikato town of Kawhia on Friday night has expressed his gratitude for the help he received from locals.

Youth crime a warning to society

Sydney teen has metal pole embedded in head during birthday brawl

Kurds' brutal murder stuns Paris

Suppression for cop before court

A police officer charged with assault has had his identity protected by the courts before his first appearance, prompting questions over preferential treatment.

Kawerau fatal stabbing

Waihi party focus of murder case

A New Year's Eve party at a Waihi Beach home has become part of the police inquiry into the killing of a 64-year-old holidaymaker, allegedly by a local teenager.

Naomi Campbell recovering after mugging