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Motorway shooting: Tearful officer tells of slain teen
An officer broke down in tears as he described the seconds before the accidental fatal shooting of an innocent and "petrified" teenager.
Liquor store death jury retires for night
The jury has retired to decide whether seven people are guilty of various charges in connection with the 2008 shooting of Navtej Singh.
'Grope' claims against Kurariki investigated
Police and Corrections are investigating claims that NZ's youngest convicted killer groped two Herald on Sunday journalists.
Murdered man's daughter tells of pain
The daughter of an 81-year-old murder victim told a court today his brutal killing has brought her family enormous heartache and pain.
Shot mum's family living a nightmare
The Beavans say they have been to hell and back and just want justice for their daughter. But nothing will bring her back.
Child killer becomes sex pest
The country's youngest convicted killer is the subject of a new police complaint, accused of indecently assaulting two female journalists.
Man stabbed in neck during argument
A man was stabbed in the back of his neck following an altercation on the North Shore this afternoon.
Brave girl who helped beaten cop set to be recognised
A 16-year-old girl and two other Tuakau residents are likely to be nominated for a bravery award for helping an off-duty policeman when he was beaten nearly to death last week.