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![NZ murder record among worst](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
NZ murder record among worst
New Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.
![Kiwi on trial for brutal US murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Kiwi on trial for brutal US murder
A New Zealander who will stand trial in the US this week accused of the brutal murder of his new bride will try to convince a jury he was suffering a mental disorder.
![Arrests after police officers injured by drunken 'cowardly bullies'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Arrests after police officers injured by drunken 'cowardly bullies'
Three teenage boys were arrested last night in relation to a pack attack which left two police officers seriously injured.
![Notorious tourist murderer let out of prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Notorious tourist murderer let out of prison
Convicted double-murderer David Tamihere - who killed two Swedish tourists in 1990 - has had his first proper taste of freedom in 21 years.
![Toddler's accused attacker in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Toddler's accused attacker in court
A 27-year-old Tongan man made a brief appearance in North Shore District Court this morning accused of attacking a toddler.
![Homicide inquiry launched after fatal stabbing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Homicide inquiry launched after fatal stabbing
A 53-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a house in the upmarket Auckland suburb of Remuera last night.
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Child sex tours put into three strikes law
People who travel overseas to have sex with children will face a "strike" towards life imprisonment under new proposals that widen the net of the three strikes bill.
![Neo-Nazi's estranged wife admits kicking police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Neo-Nazi's estranged wife admits kicking police
A 28-year-old woman has admitted spitting into a police officer's mouth and kicking two officers in the groin.
![Man charged with assault after child hospitalised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Man charged with assault after child hospitalised
Police have charged a man with assault as a 2-year-old girl fights for her life in hospital.
![Handling of RSA killer's parole 'outrageous'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Handling of RSA killer's parole 'outrageous'
Susan Couch's case against Corrections will allege that RSA killer William Bell 'did not receive adequate supervision from the supervising officer'.
![David Bain files claim with Govt for compensation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
David Bain files claim with Govt for compensation
Justice Minister Simon Power confirms he has received a letter from David Bain's lawyers notifying him of a claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.
![Murder accused named in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Murder accused named in court
A 26-year-old painter accused of the murder of Harold Skudder had his name suppression lifted when he reappeared in court today.
![Amazing x-ray shows gamer's lucky escape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Amazing x-ray shows gamer's lucky escape
An x-ray illustrates in shocking detail how a Chinese boy was stabbed through the head after a row over a video game.
![Lauaki decision sends message 'violence is ok' - campaigner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Lauaki decision sends message 'violence is ok' - campaigner
Decision to allow Sione Lauaki to play for Chiefs criticised by campaigner.
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Girl lit fire leaving no way out for mother
A teenager told police she knew a mother-of-three was at home when she started a fire that blocked the woman's chance to escape and left her to die.