Crown solicitor Simon Moore says murder suspect Zhen Xiao could face trial in China in the absence of an extradition agreement.

Three young men have been jailed for beating unconscious a 14-year-old boy in an inner-city alleyway.

Condemned double murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner has chosen the firing squad as his method of execution this Friday.

A man accused of killing an Auckland taxi driver is in custody in China, but the dead man's family may never see him face justice in NZ, a leading lawyer says.

The man wanted for the brutal murder of Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini has been caught by Chinese authorities in Shanghai.

Police say they have evidence missing Kapiti man Raymond Piper has died a violent death.

New South Wales police have offered a A$100,000 ($122,800) reward for help in solving a 37-year-old murder mystery.

Jane Phare talks to a South African living in New Zealand who is returning to Cape Town armed with lessons learned from Kiwis.

Raymond 'Son' Piper has not been seen since May 15 when he disappeared from Paraparaumu.

A man has been jailed for attacking family members with a replica medieval axe on his wedding night, after he was caught kissing a bridesmaid.

A mother and daughter were farewelled cradling each other in the same coffin, among outpourings of grief at their premature deaths.

John Skinner turned his back to the courtroom and gestured defiantly after being found guilty of murdering a police officer.