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<i>Kerre Woodham</i> - Grant mercy for attack survivor
RSA victim Susan Couch's ongoing battle with successive governments for compensation is not one she should have to be fighting.
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.
NZ murder record among worst
New Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.
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.
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.