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.

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.

Kylee Guy last night broke her silence over the shock arrest in her husband Scott's murder case. She hailed police as heroes for arresting her husband's alleged killer.

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.

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.

The judges in the Clayton Weatherston appeal have reserved their decision, rejecting his lawyer's claims about media coverage skewing the trial.