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Taxi driver's death 'unimaginable' - relatives
Grieving relatives of slain taxi driver Hiren Mohini today told funeral mourners his death was an "unimaginable and unfathomable event" and described his killer as "barbaric".
Hundreds of taxis join driver's funeral cortege
Taxis with black ribbons tied to their aerials drive through west Auckland streets in a funeral cortege for slain driver Hiren Mohini.
Murder accused 'practised fatal shot'
A man accused of robbing and fatally shooting a South Auckland store owner fired a practice shot at home, then called for volunteers to join him in the raid, a court has heard.
Liquor store owner killing 'cold, deliberate', court told
Liquor store owner Navtej Singh was shot in a calm and deliberate way after six men ran out of booze and decided to rob the shop, the High Court hears.
Police shooting accused still not named
The identity of the man accused of trying to murder a policeman, hit four times in a hail of gunfire, remains suppressed.
Liquor store murder trial begins
The trial of seven people in connection with the murder of South Auckland liquor store owner Navtej Singh in June 2008 began today.
Three charged over man stabbed in boy racer row
Three men have been charged with assault and will appear in court this morning after a man who confronted boy racers on his street was stabbed.
Grieving family pray at death site
The widow of murdered taxi driver Hiren Mohini last night paid an emotional visit to where he was killed.
Forty officers investigate taxi driver's murder
The "particularly vicious" and "frenzied" murder of taxi driver Hiren Mohini is now being investigated by 40 police officers.
Stabbing of taxi driver vicious and frenzied - detective
The murder of taxi driver Hiren Mohini was brutal enough to shock criminals, the officer investigating the case has said.
Rockefeller murder linked to secret sex network
The slaying of multi-millionaire Herman Rockefeller has been linked to Melbourne's underground swingers' network.
Homicide inquiry launched after taxi driver's death
Police are seeking a young male seen running from the crash scene in the early hours of this morning.
Robin Brooke's baby anguish
Under seige former All Black Robin Brooke is under further strain with his baby daughter fighting for her life in hospital.
Secret life led to murder of millionaire
Connection to Melbourne swingers' scene thought possible link to brutal killing of family man and former top NZ executive.
Multi-millionaire Rockefeller murdered, two people charged
Neighbour tells of burning smell near house at the centre of murder inquiry.