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'House of Horrors' transcript - a lurid tale of death and sex
House of Horrors killer Jason Somerville says he killed the only person who ever loved him - and cannot understand why.
Police warn of predator on Ponsonby Rd
Police fear a sexual predator is stalking the streets of Auckland's premier nightlife district after attacks on two women in the early hours.
Bottled gran: 'My freedom is gone'
Bottled granny Mary Loader - who last year completed the Rotorua marathon - is determined to recover from the devastating effects of her injuries.
Woman charged with murder in Gisborne death
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder after a man was found dead in a Gisborne house this morning.
Shield designed to protect taxi drivers
A protective shield for taxi drivers will soon be on the market, with its maker hoping to put an end to a string of serious on-duty attacks.
Father discharged over alleged assault on son
A Christchurch father has been discharged without conviction before trial over a case that could have tested New Zealand's anti-smacking laws.
Officer tells court he disturbed crime scene
An undercover officer says he took secret equipment from a slain colleague because he didn't want it falling into the wrong hands.
Mother holding baby stops softball-bat attack
A woman holding a 7-week-old baby rushed to the defence of a senior citizen who was being beaten by a man armed with a softball bat.
Ex-colleague charged with murdering NZ nurse
The prime suspect in the death of NZ-born nurse Michelle Beets in Sydney last month has today been charged with her murder.
Police question ex-colleague of murdered NZ nurse
A 48-year-old American with a military background is being questioned in the murder of NZ-born nurse Michelle Beets.
Suspect in killing of NZ nurse arrested
A suspect in the killing of Sydney nurse Michelle Beets has been led from his home by homicide detectives and is expected to face further questioning.
Officer describes moment of cop shooting to court
A police officer who was at the scene where an undercover officer was shot dead in 2008 says there was an element of risk involved that night.
Body armour difficult for covert work, says shot officer's colleague
A police officer at the scene where an undercover officer was killed in 2008 says body armour is "very hot, it's very bulky and... quite detectable".