Gang hopeful wins Supreme Court case, manslaughter conviction to be quashed
Justin Burke has maintained he didn't know Shayne Heappey would be stabbed.
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Prestigious student claims he broke skulls of roommates with hammer while sleepwalking
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Country star makes first statement after Nashville arrest
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Man who raped Dutch tourist denied parole for eighth time
Keith Anthony McEwen abducted a Dutch couple on their honeymoon.
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'You deserve the death sentence': Partner confronts Angela Blackmoore's killers
The pregnant Christchurch mum was murdered while her 2-year-old slept nearby.
'I do offer him forgiveness': Sister's emotional message to brother's killer
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Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.
Albany axe attacker named, to be detained in psychiatric care after acquittal
The man was acquitted of responsibility for the attacks at Chinese restaurants.
‘Not fit-for-purpose’: Damning report on police's stalking risk assessment following murder
The AUT law student went to police with concerns eight weeks before she was killed.
Violence was never far from surface for 'bully' who died of stab wounds, his family says
Challas Nathan died from stab wounds after a fight with his younger brother.
Joel Cauchi's parents reveal last video call with killer son
Cauchi's parents have detailed their fears before their last contact with their son.
O.J. Simpson’s net worth revealed: ‘He died without penance’
He passed away without giving 'penance' to the families of his victims.
Identity revealed of defendant accused of killing security guard at Auckland reserve
The victim was found dead at Royal Reserve in Massey a week before Christmas.
US man kills Uber driver after scam calls target both of them
William Brock, 81, has been charged with murder and could face a life sentence.
Crown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robbery
Henry Fred has a terminal illness, the court was told.
Man who delivered unprovoked head-kick during dispute over meth quality pleads guilty to manslaughter
The unconscious victim was left in a hotel room for a week after suffering a brain bleed.
Australian woman dead after suspected mushroom drink poisoning
Police are investigating a potential poisoning of a drink she consumed.
Brother recounts anger, shame after killing sibling at birthday party
‘I’m sick of it. It’s my 19th birthday. I’m not f***ing getting a hiding today.'
Sydney mall killer Joel Cauchi's chilling Google search before attack
New evidence has revealed more about the Bondi killer's intentions.
'As long as you like': Albanese tells bollard hero he can stay in Australia
His visa expires in July and the public is calling for him to be made a citizen.
Westfield malls in NZ and Australia get extra security in wake of Sydney attack
Joel Cauchi, 40, killed six people, wounded a further 12 in a knife rampage at Westfield.
Six heroes in the wake of the horrific Bondi Junction stabbings
The six people who died after the mall stabbing attacks in Sydney have been named.
Parents of Bondi killer say son targeted women because he couldn't get girlfriend
'To you, he’s a monster but to me, he was a very sick boy.'
Home of Waikato man accused of running over teenager torched in suspected arson
The 28-year-old man appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.
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'Loving a monster': Father of Bondi mall murderer torn by son's actions
'To you, he’s a monster but to me, he was a very sick boy.'
Tribesmen sergeant-at-arms pleads guilty to shooting his own gang's president
His attempted murder trial was set to start today. He instead admitted a different charge.
'Empty eyes': Man describes using bollard to fend off mall killer
Six people died in the stabbing attack in Bondi.
Attacker's family say actions 'truly horrific', Sydney mall victim was engaged to be married
Police have tonight identified the fifth victim as a woman from Georgia.
The man who murdered six people and his dark past
Cauchi's family have described his actions as 'truly horrific'.
Policeman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in Waikato
The police officer suffered minor injuries.