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Police to interview fire victim's ex in next few days
Police hope to speak to Jacqueline Blackbourn's ex-partner, who is now out of an induced coma, in the next day or two.
Man found dead in street identified
Police have identified the body of a man found dead in his slippers in Hamilton on Sunday and are now trying to trace the movements of his car.
Blaze victim 'unhappy after split'
A woman who died in a mystery house fire on Auckland's North Shore was an English immigrant who had lived in NZ for 20 years.
Sydney surgeon refused bail over escorts' death
A neurosurgeon charged over the cocaine-related deaths of two escorts has been refused bail.
Offender levy kicks in Thursday
New on-the-spot orders will allow police to remove an alleged offender from a home for up to five days to "calm things down".
Man arrested after knife threat
Police have arrested a man after they were called to an incident in Lower Hutt where he allegedly threatened someone with a knife.
Police seek trio over Papakura bashing
Three men who kidnapped and bashed a man in the south Auckland town of Papakura last night are still on the loose.
Strip club dad convicted of assault
A man who left his baby son unattended in a car while he visited a Wellington strip club has admitted assaulting the child's mother.
Woman's 'violent death' in fire was homicide, say police
Police have confirmed they are investigating a homicide after a woman died in a house fire in the North Shore suburb of Glenfield on Saturday.
Stabbing accused named
A 25-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his brother in a fight, has had his name suppression order lifted.
Head injuries spark homicide inquiry
Hamilton police want to hear from anyone who saw a middle-aged man in slippers who was attacked in the city on Saturday night.
Hamilton police launch homicide investigation
An investigation is underway after a man believed to be in his late 50s or early 60s was found dead in Hamilton this morning.