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'Innocent man' in jail 20 years

Detective with expert knowledge of the crime says an innocent man is in jail for one of New Zealand's most notorious cases of rape and murder.

Reasonable doubts

Susan Burdett was bludgeoned to death 20 years ago but questions are growing over whether the right man was convicted of her rape and murder. Phil Taylor explains why.

Former journalist killed in attack

Death 'shocks' neighbourhood

Petrol poured into house where six died in fire

Son, 15, accused of stabbing dad in neck

Mum admits taking coat from room Emily died in

Two arrested after assault on officers

Ex-Iraq soldier admits assault on teen

Boyfriend of Kiwi woman found dead in Australia charged with murder

Nothing funny as comedian gets hit

Mother who murdered toddler sentenced to life in prison

Emily Longley trial: Stormy affair's nightmare end

Accused killer: I didn't know she was dead... I'm not a psychic

'I am going to kick this b**** in the head'

Jealousy, abuse build life of violence