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Police officer injured in pursuit after burglary attack
A man who disturbed burglars was attacked and left with head injuries and an officer injured when he later tried to arrest a suspect.
Freed killer Tamihere keeps his last secret
David Tamihere will not have to reveal where Heidi Paakkonen's body is hidden when he is freed.
Singing detective's private joke backfires
A Scotland Yard detective is in trouble for allegedly inserting song titles into his evidence.
Hunter admits camp death charge
A hunter who has admitted causing the death of Rosemary Ives says he doesn't feel he deserves to ever be happy again.
Preschooler's killer to be freed
The man who bashed James Whakaruru repeatedly until he died, aged 4, will spend Christmas a free man - despite fears he will reoffend.
Family of first victim shocked to learn of Hemmings murder
An Australian family has learned that the man who killed their daughter and sister went on to stab Austin Hemmings.
Referral warned of Kahui twins risk
The Kahui family's social worker warned it was possible twins Chris and Cru could be at risk before they returned home a month before they died, but the warning was not acted on.
Kahui inquest: Hospital staff had no concerns
Professionals who worked with the Kahui family prior to the deaths of twinsChris and Cru had no cause for concern other than the parents' infrequent hospital visits, an inquest hears.
David Tamihere's bid for freedom up in the air
Double murderer David Tamihere made his 14th appearance before the parole board today. But what was the decision?
Backing for mandatory reporting of suspected abuse
Medical professionals are supporting a coroner's suggestion that it be mandatory for them to report suspected child abuse cases to CYF.
Josef Fritzl: 'I am world famous'
In his first interview Josef Fritzl said his dream was to "look after my wife again because she was always loyal to me."