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Police bugged dead baby's parents
A couple accused over the death of their daughter were caught "coaching" their other child on how to answer questions about it, a court has heard.
Hit-and-run driver may be showing nerves, say police
Police need more help to find the driver who hit and fatally injured cyclist Graham Robinson near Helensville.
Man threw daughter, killed her, court hears
A man "violently" forced his baby daughter's head against an "unforgiving" hard surface that left her brain damaged and killed her, a court hears.
Drunk teens pelt police with bottles
Police used dogs, batons, helmets and shields to break up a 200-strong party on Saturday night.
Mates ride in dead cyclist's tracks
As police hunt the hit-and-run killer of a doctor, donations are flowing into a charity ride for which he was training.
Double murderer shamed by victims' families
A man jailed over the brutal murders of two young women, including the mother of his two children, hung his head as the victims' families vilified him.
Attempted murder charge after officer stabbed
A man has been charged with attempting to murder a police officer and wounding a police dog during a home invasion last month.
Sophie Elliott's father appalled by Weatherson appeal
Gil Elliott says Clayton Weatherston's appeal against his murder conviction will be "frivolous".
Clayton Weatherston to appeal conviction
Clayton Weatherston will appeal his conviction for murdering Dunedin student Sophie Elliott.
Murder accused also face sex assault charges
Two men charged with murdering a boy, 16, also face charges of indecently assaulting him, their trial heard today.
Man fatally shot friend after threats, court told
A man fatally shot a friend who had had become violent towards his partner after a drinking session, a court has heard.
Shot actor: Why I lunged at police
The actor shot by police after allegedly rushing at them with a weapon has spoken publicly for the first time.