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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'
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
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
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
A 53-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a house in the upmarket Auckland suburb of Remuera last night.
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
Decision to allow Sione Lauaki to play for Chiefs criticised by campaigner.
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.
Liberty's killer jailed as her family tell of ongoing despair
The last moments of Liberty Templeman's life may never be known, as her killer has never told the truth, his sentencing judge has said.
Tearful teen admits murder charge over arson death
A tearful teenage girl who deliberately lit a fire which killed Pukekohe mum Lynette Chapman today changed her plea on a murder charge to guilty.