‘Punching bags’: Police Minister says time to get tough on boy racers, gangs
Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking police have suffered a drop in respect.
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'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion
Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.
Kāpiti detective honoured for work in NZ Police
'I really get fulfilment from helping people in their darkest hour,' Niall Deehan says.
US man behind 'doomsday' triple murder plot sentenced to death
Chad Daybell is sentenced for gruesome murders of his wife and his girlfriend’s children.
Teen attacked by fellow pupils at party says returning to class would be unsafe
Doctors' notes show the youth suffered a nasal bone fracture and concussion as a result.
3 dead, including shooter, in US apartment complex shooting
Three people, including suspected gunman, die in a shooting at an apartment complex.
'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fire
The 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.
'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chef
Bailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.
Terrorised, battered woman was tied up and left on a bed - then she smelled smoke
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Ginny Andersen: We have a major problem with family violence
OPINION: The Government is putting family violence in the 'too hard' basket.
'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over her
Simon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.
'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye
The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.
Items of interest found: Major police breakthrough in Samantha Murphy search
Police were seen celebrating after making a major discovery in the search for missing mum.
'You do it': Witnesses argue over performing CPR on murder victim
The dispatcher tried for several minutes to get people at the scene to start CPR on him.
Letters: Pseudoephedrine fears for pharmacies, elderly migrants suffering in silence
OPINION: 'I anticipate a huge increase in ram raids and armed hold-ups.'
'Go upstairs': Murder trial witnesses describe emotionless scene
First responders initially couldn't see the wound that caused so much blood loss.
'Left her to burn to death': Murder-accused allegedly torched sleeping partner's bed
The 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.
Edgeware Rd party killer denied parole, to stay in prison for 'a long time'
Lipine Sila has made little progress in the 17 years he's been in jail, says Parole Board.
Firefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder scene
The firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.
TV star fatally shot in Los Angeles at age of 37
American TV soap opera actor remembered as being "a spectacular human being".
Best friend says defendant was hurt, upset with partner before alleged fatal kidnapping
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Charity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bid
Canterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.
Shot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murder
The killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.
Police officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chase
The victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.
'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences
'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?
Three dead after suspected murder-suicide at Perth home
A man has shot two women dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Perth’s west.
Teammates of fatally stabbed Dunedin teen cancel rugby game in memory of friend
Otago rugby says the 'tragic circumstances' are being felt across the rugby community.
Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: 'A tragic event involving two very young people'
A 13-year-old boy appeared in court today charged with murder.
Auckland teens, 14 and 17, guilty of murder for road rage stabbing attack on stranger
The victim suffered a frenzied knife attack to his head and upper body.
Letters: Public paying for mental health failures; wake-up call for flyers
OPINION: 'Our safety and peace of mind is compromised.'
72-year-old train manager assaulted: Police hunt man who knocked him out
The victim was bashed on March 28. The offender got off at Fruitvale Station.
Diddy is the latest in a long line of musical abusers. How should fans respond?
COMMENT: Should you blacklist the music of abusive artists?
Bain massacre: 30 years on from infamous family killings
A Moment In Crime takes a look at the infamous murder case.