Man killed stranger he thought was abducting his son from skatepark
He became enraged when he saw the stranger holding his son's hand.
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Manhunt underway after stabbing in Papakura, Auckland
A spokesperson said police are 'working hard to locate those responsible'.
Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing
Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.
Woman's body found in bin at waste management facility
Detectives believe body found at waste management facility was originally dumped in a bin.
PM defends minister after they admit not reading abuse report
Matt Doocey was sent a Royal Commission report into abuse last November.
First he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbings
Two brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.
Mama Hooch: 'Part of me was taken away' - second victim drops name suppression
She wants to show other survivors they can succeed after sexual abuse.
Melbourne daughter warns her dad’s killers: ‘We know who you are’
Two arsonists on the run after killing two men have been warned they will be caught.
'Vigilante, self-help violence': Fisherman's life upended by father and son in jetty assault
The man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.
'No words can express our sadness': Family pay tribute to Trish McKay
The 68-year-old was found dead at the scene, while her husband escaped uninjured.
Kiwi woman killed in US after robbery named; three arrested
”It was just a shocking, shocking act.”
'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust
Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.
Massey murder defendant keeps name secret for now; identity of deceased woman also suppressed
The woman was found dead in a Chorley Ave home last month.
Woman accused of murdering father of three appears in court, named
She is accused of having used a car as a deadly weapon.
'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by father
Coroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.
Shop owners threaten hunger strike over Auckland youth crime
Protesters gather in Papatoetoe calling for tougher punishments for youth offenders.
Baby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder charge
A trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.
Letters: Lauren Dickason deserves our compassion
OPINION: 'The sentence humanely and realistically deals with this terrible situation.'
'Beautiful person': Mother of two slain on Auckland's North Shore, man charged with murder
A 51yo appeared in court today and a scene examination is ongoing at Wyvern Place.
'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentence
Lauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.
Details of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coroner
The murders of the Dickason children will be probed by a Coroner - as early as next month
Details of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible release
Will she be deported once released from prison?
Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.
Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders
The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.
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'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unit
Lauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.
Rose Cottage dairy murder: Shopkeeper died for a 'few dollars', 501 killer says 'I am a coward'
“I admit I am a coward and a low-life criminal, to say the least."
Killer mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughters
A judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.
'I sped up and hit him': Teen accused of murder sobs as he recalls running down man
He also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.
Person badly hurt in assault in central Auckland
The attack happened just before midnight.
Meth addict had been up for three days when he stabbed stranger on Auckland bus
'I don’t know why the male attacked me. I was just trying to help him.'
Hospital knife attack leaves guards slashed, nurses injured
Man at Sydney hospital allegedly slashed and assaulted several staff.
She spent 23 years asking who killed her mum. Then her phone rang
Lauren Preer’s mother was killed in her house in 2001. On Tuesday, police made an arrest.
US grocery store shooting kills three
Police shot the suspected shooter, who sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.