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Student admits road rage killing of man, 78
A student admitted the manslaughter of an elderly man in a road rage incident when he appeared in court today.
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Shooting second incident where taser unavailable
The police shooting of a man armed with knives was the second incident this month where a taser was not available.
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Mystery surrounds actor's shooting
Friends of actor Rob Mokaraka - shot by police yesterday - say he didn't seem troubled.
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Weatherston case: our columnists react
Our columnists have been weighing in on the murder case that shocked the nation.
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Police fear city rapist will strike again
Police believe the man who raped a tourist in an Auckland park has stalked other women and fear he will strike again.
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Sophie's killer will be target in jail: expert
Clayton Weatherston faces a tough time in jail for murdering Sophie Elliott then how he acted in court.
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Weatherston taunted on arrival in jail - report
Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston has reportedly been taunted on his arrival in Christchurch Men's Prison amid reports of a bounty being made for his 'unpleasant death'.
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Partial defence of provocation set to be dumped
Justice Minister Simon Power says the defence of provocation has no place in law and will be subject to reform.
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Family will continue to love their son
The family of convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston said their thoughts are with his victim's family, but they will always love him.
![Family miss their vivacious daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Family miss their vivacious daughter
Sophie Elliot was an intelligent, vivacious, 22-year-old heading for a 'plum job' when her ex-boyfriend murdered her.
!['My gift to Soph will be saving others'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'My gift to Soph will be saving others'
The mother of murder victim Sophie Elliott is determined to steer other young women away from abusive relationships, as a legacy for her daughter.