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Teen in court following Upper Hutt death
An 18-year-old man has appeared in court following the death of a man after a domestic dispute in Upper Hutt overnight.
Two charged over vicious party brawl
A man who received severe brain injuries in a brawl at an Auckland 21st birthday party has been named and two men have appeared in court charged with his assault.
Health sector could reduce child abuse, Kahui inquest told
Engaging the health sector could reduce the "shameful" child abuse rate in NZ, an inquest into the deaths of the Kahui twins has heard.
Man remains critical after 21st birthday brawl
A young man with severe brain injuries remains in a critical but stable condition after a huge brawl - possibly sparked by gatecrashers - at an Auckland 21st birthday party last night.
Kahui coroner concerned about child abuse
A coroner conducting an inquest into the deaths of Chris and Cru Kahui has turned his attention to the phenomenon of child abuse in NZ.
Fight for life after 21st birthday brawl
A young man with severe brain injuries was fighting for his life in hospital last night after a huge brawl - possibly sparked by gatecrashers - at an Auckland 21st birthday party.
Man on life support after 21st party brawl
A 22-year-old West Auckland man is in a critical condition following a brawl outside a 21st birthday party.
Mayor, police and MP to meet over gang violence
Wairoa police will meet with the town's mayor and the local MP next week after the second gang-related shooting in five days.
Facebook brawl ends in knifing
A student at a top Auckland school has been arrested after stabbing another teenager during a public fight organised online.
Victims' fear as killer rapist seeks freedom
One of NZ's most notorious killers allegedly raped and abducted a girl, 14, in a previously unreported case before going on to commit murder.
Police out as Wairoa gangs clash
Police and the armed offenders squad will be out in force in the northern Hawke's Bay town of Wairoa tonight.
Child sex suspect: Bail near school
A man accused of a series of sex attacks on six young girls was released on bail to live near a kindergarten and primary school.
Bar staff's bravery praised in robbery
A judge has paid tribute to the bravery of a bar manager and a patron who foiled the armed robbery of a Christchurch bar.
Hunter may face more serious charges
More serious charges may be laid against the hunter who accidentally shot and killed teacher Rosemary Ives at a campsite last weekend.
Accused taxi driver killer won't face death penalty
Auckland police say they have been assured by Chinese authorities that Zhen Xiao will not face the death sentence if he is convicted of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini.
Parents haunted by son's death
Duncan and Emma Woods will forever be haunted by the final moments they spent with their son, 4, before he was hit by a car on the footpath.
PM considers independent inquiry into Crewe murders
John Key says he's looking into Rochelle Crewe's request for an independent inquiry into her parents' murders.