Attempted murder charges for cop's alleged attackers
The two teens accused of a brutal machete attack on a police officer are to be charged with attempted murder.
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Pair died from stab wounds - police
The Auckland couple found dead in their home after a panicked 14-year-old girl called 111 to tell police about a serious domestic argument have been named, and police have revealed they died from knife wounds.
Attacked cop needs more treatment
A police officer injured in a brutal machete attack needs more hospital treatment for his facial and head injuries.
Home detention for killing husband
A multiple sclerosis sufferer who shot dead her husband has avoided a prison sentence.
Four-year-old's killer freed
The killer of four-year-old James Whakaruru has been released from prison, despite multiple Parole Board reports claiming he remains violent and dangerous.
Child torture case: What the mother told officials
The mother of a tortured girl allegedly told authorities she was at a tangi 'down south' to prevent anyone seeing her injuries.
Bodies found after teen's call
An Auckland couple were found dead in their home after a panicked 14-year-old called 111.
Knox judge agrees to review key evidence
Amanda Knox's appeal against her 26-year sentence for the murder of Meredith Kercher received a massive boost yesterday.
Pair found dead in Auckland suburb
Police were this afternoon continuing inquiries into events leading to the deaths of a man and a woman overnight after a reported domestic incident.
Ex-league star named as alleged assailant
Sydney police have charged a Kings Cross hotel security guard, believed to be former high-profile rugby league player John Hopoate, following the serious assault of a man in a Kings Cross street.
Killer accused visited by son
Murder accused Brad Callaghan has been allowed to see his 5-year-old son in prison.
Extra security at hospital after gang brawl
There is extra security at Gisborne Hospital following a gang brawl between Black Power and the Mongrel Mob last night.
Heartfelt plea from farmer's widow
The widow of Feilding farmer Scott Guy, whose murder remains unsolved five months on, has issued a heartfelt plea for her husband's killer to come forward as the family faces its first Christmas without a husband and dad.
CYF appalled by abuse to girl hiding in cupboard
A 9-year-old girl found by police hiding in a wardrobe had suffered so much abuse that almost every part of her body was covered in injuries, including part of her scalp torn off her head as she was dragged down the hallway.
Drink drive victim had beaten cancer
A 55-year-old woman had just beaten the cancer she had battled for 10 years when a teen, nearly five times over the youth drink driving limit, crossed the centre line and smashed into her car. He was jailed today.
US police hunt for beachside serial killer
Police in Long Island, New York fear they may have a serial killer on their hands.
Killer butcher jailed at least 14 years
West Coast butcher Peter Lamont will spend a minimum of 14-and-a-half years behind bars after being imprisoned for life for murdering his wife Lindsay in their Ikamatua home last year.
Police identify site where murdered prostitute attacked
The site where Mellory Manning was probably attacked was a gang 'pad' at the time of her murder, police say.