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Caste divide spurs brutal 'honour' killing
A so-called 'honour killing' has stunned India's capital.
Public coming forward in Piper case
Police investigating the apparent killing of Raymond Piper say people have reported sightings of two cars linked to the case.
Caregiver guilty of murdering tetraplegic
Jurors have found Eric Neil Smail guilty of murdering his tetraplegic friend, whom he cared for part-time.
Taxi murder suspect could get China trial
Crown solicitor Simon Moore says murder suspect Zhen Xiao could face trial in China in the absence of an extradition agreement.
Three jailed for vicious beating of Christchurch teen
Three young men have been jailed for beating unconscious a 14-year-old boy in an inner-city alleyway.
Firing squad prepare for grisly duty
Condemned double murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner has chosen the firing squad as his method of execution this Friday.
Taxi killing accused may never stand trial
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.
Auckland taxi driver's alleged killer caught
The man wanted for the brutal murder of Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini has been caught by Chinese authorities in Shanghai.
Missing person's case upgraded to homicide
Police say they have evidence missing Kapiti man Raymond Piper has died a violent death.
Reward posted in historic murder case
New South Wales police have offered a A$100,000 ($122,800) reward for help in solving a 37-year-old murder mystery.
South Africa: Going home
Jane Phare talks to a South African living in New Zealand who is returning to Cape Town armed with lessons learned from Kiwis.
Missing father 'likely murdered', say police
Raymond 'Son' Piper has not been seen since May 15 when he disappeared from Paraparaumu.
Groom attacks father with axe
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.