Female police officer concussed in attack
A woman police constable has been bashed on the head and her partner bitten in Alexandra.
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Crewe murders: Clouds of suspicion
Rochelle Crewe has urged police to re-investigate the 1970 murder of her parents. Andrew Laxon examines the list of suspects.
Thomas' ex-wife adds her voice to Crewe daughter's call
The former wife of Arthur Allan Thomas has again urged Justice Minister Simon Power to start an inquiry into the Crewe murders.
Woman stabbed in Hawke's Bay
A 32-year-old woman is in intensive care after being stabbed multiple times with a knife in Hastings this morning, police say.
Kahui uncle denies making threat
An uncle of Chris and Cru Kahui today denied threatening that "somebody would get a bullet" if they talked to police about the night the baby twins suffered their fatal injuries.
Thomas backs Crewe daughter's call
The man wrongfully jailed for killing Harvey and Jeannette Crewe is backing their child's plea for police to reopen the unsolved murders.
Crewe murders: Victims' daughter wants justice
NZ Herald reporter of the year Jared Savage talks about his exclusive interview with the woman who wants the case reopened. Photos / NZH
Crewe murders: Booth doubts case will be reopened
The journalist instrumental in getting Arthur Allan Thomas pardoned for two 1970 murders doubts the case will be reopened by police.
Wife who killed husband after 111 call guilty of manslaughter
A woman with multiple sclerosis has been found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting her husband in the chest.
Commissioner: Crewe case may be re-opened
Police Commissioner Howard Broad says he'll consider re-opening the case into the Crewe murders, but the Govt says an independent inquiry is unlikely.
'Who killed Mum and Dad?'
Read the story that sparked the police review of the Crewe members.
Mourners told of 'lioness' Carmen
About 3 months after her brutal death Carmen Thomas's favourite singer performed in her memory in a moving farewell.
<b><i>Editorial</i>:</b> Daughter owed last bid to find Crewes' killer
The chances of the truth being uncovered may be slim. But Rochelle Crewe is surely owed one last effort to find out.
Kahui witness denies 'cooking up story'
An aunt of Chris and Cru Kahui today denied that she "cooked up a story" with her husband to protect her sister Macsyna King about her whereabouts on the night the twins received the injuries from which they died.
Kahui aunt fears for safety
The aunt of three-month-old twins Chris and Cru Kahui asked not to be filmed during an inquest into the 2006 death of the boys today because she feared for her family's safety.
Man to face trial for murder of Kiwi nurse
A former US marine has been committed to stand trial for the murder of Kiwi-born nurse Michelle Beets in Sydney.
'Fun-loving' Carmen farewelled
Police investigating the murder of Carmen Thomas were praised at her funeral service today for their passionate and caring attitude.
Mother of murder victim 'chooses love'
The mother of a man fatally stabbed in Christchurch last year hugged her son's killer as he was jailed for at least 10 years.
King told me not to talk to police, brother tells Kahui inquest
The mother of twins Chris and Cru Kahui did not want her brother to speak to police after their deaths, he told an inquest today.
Collins backs pistols in all police cars
Police Minister Judith Collins has told the Police Association she supports the idea of lock boxes for pistols in all police vehicles, after the July shooting of two officers in Christchurch.
Jury considers if wife murdered husband
A jury has retired for the night in the case of a woman accused of murdering her husband when she shot him dead only minutes after calling police to her house.