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Sorrow, disbelief over young killers
The young age of two attackers convicted of the killing of an elderly retired man left police and the victim's family with a sense of disbelief.
Girls guilty of murdering Opotiki school teacher
Two teenage girls were found guilty today of murdering retired Opotiki school teacher John Rowe by beating him repeatedly with his own walking sticks.
Motorway shooting victim died instantly, inquest told
Halatau Naitoko would have died instantly when accidentally shot by police, a forensic pathologist has told the coroner's inquest into his death.
Jurors consider verdict in teacher murder case
Jurors trying two teenagers accused of murdering a retired teacher have been warned inaccurate transcriptions can lead to miscarriages of justice.
Gunman looked possessed: police
Gunman Stephen McDonald looked "possessed" as he led police to a motorway where they shot an innocent teenager dead, an inquest has heard.
Dad of 14-year-old cannabis dealer says son was threatened
A young cannabis dealer slain with a hammer had told his father that some boys had threatened to kill him, the High Court heard.
Accused killer called bold and calculating
A fugitive from the law showed exceptionally violent, confident and calculating behaviour.
Teen: I only tried to knock him out
An 18-year-old has refused to handle the walking staff she allegedly attacked him with.
'I never wanted him to die,' teen says of retired teacher
An 18-year-old woman breaks down as she tells a jury she hadn't intended to kill retired Opotiki teacher John Rowe, only knock him out, then steal from him.
Tense scenes in court after principal's killing
A judge has named a man accused of killing a Bay of Plenty regional councillor and school principal.
Kiwi thug wins right to stay in Australia
Australian police say they are unhappy at having to take on "low-lifes who are foreign nationals".