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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.
Support worker regrets not telling of Kahui concerns
The Kahui twins' support worker has expressed deep regret for not telling her colleagues about seeing their mother "dump" her baby in his cot while changing his nappy.
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."
Party brawl witness tells of crowd charge
A witness to a huge street brawl has described how crowds armed with big pieces of wood charged at partygoers at a 21st birthday.
Hemmings' murderer had killed before
The man who murdered Good Samaritan Austin Hemmings spent eight years in an Australian jail for stabbing and killing his estranged girlfriend.
Murder accused pleads not guilty
The trial has begun of a freezing worker accused of shooting dead his brother and driving around the lower North Island with him in the back seat, avoiding police during a two-day manhunt.
Call for tougher knife laws after guilty plea
The widow of 'Good Samaritan' murder victim Austin Hemmings welcomed his killer's guilty plea outside court today and called for law-makers to toughen up on knife crime.
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.