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Dominated husband had to kill to assert manhood

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.

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.

Mr Asia boss 'NZ's worst serial killer' - insider

Cell notes from a condemned man

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.

I could hear Don gurgling - policeman tells jury of shooting horror

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.

Widow's murder was just one of former detective's crimes

Dealer: This Kiwi's going to kill me

Stabbed teacher relives boy's classroom 'ambush'

Bottle victim back for surgery

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".

More charges for sex worker murder-accused