Jo Knowsley investigates the phenomenon of knife crime in New Zealand.

Police have found a weapon believed to be involved in the death of a man whose body was found on an Otago beach yesterday.

Police are investigating the death of a man who allegedly confessed to the murder of Matthew Hall.

A week ago Ewen Macdonald was a loving father, loyal husband, respected community man - and largely unknown.

A 23-year-old man, charged with assaulting a police officer near Turangi yesterday, was granted interim name suppression this afternoon.

The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Carmen Thomas has made a brief appearance in court today.

The sister of slain Feilding farmer Scott Guy says she 'never, ever' thought her husband could be the killer.

The family of slain Manawatu farmer Scott Guy has requested privacy so they can get on with their lives.

The parents of Ewen MacDonald, accused of murdering his brother-in-law Scott Guy, say they fully support their son and remain close to the Guy family.

Scott Guy's father tried to resolve lingering tensions between his son and the man accused of his murder.

The father of murdered farmer Scott Guy has confirmed there was a rivalry between his son and the man accused of killing him - but thought the animosity had been resolved a long time ago.

Michael Jackson may have committed suicide over his financial woes, say his former doctor's lawyers.

Police have arrested a 30-year-old Feilding man and charged him with the murder of Manawatu farmer Scott Guy. Mr Guy was shot dead in the driveway of his home in the early hours of July 8 last year.

A Manawatu teen was today jailed for eight years and three months for the attempted murder of a Taihape policeman last year. Bruce Mellor was left for dead when he was attacked from behind with a machete after pulling over a stolen red

Attack comes day after police boss backs tougher penalties for assaults on officers.