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Murderer and rapist recaptured
The prisoner who walked away from a minimum security prison yesterday was a murderer and double rapist.
Hunt for killer who walked out of prison continues
Police warn central North Island drivers to be wary of hitchhikers, as they search for an escaped murderer who has been in jail since 1988.
Acquitted man tells of sorrow for victim's family
Alan Gundry says he was just protecting his family and never wanted his mate Gene Atkins to die.
Driver admits sex assaults on three women in ambulance
A former Auckland ambulance driver has admitted indecently assaulting three women in the back of his ambulance.
Gundry not guilty of murdering friend at party
A jury has found Alan Gundry not guilty of murder or manslaughter in the shooting of friend Gene Atkins during an Orewa dinner party that went badly wrong.
Man guilty of body in wardrobe murder
There were tears and a cry of "mongrel" at the High Court at Wellington as Malcolm Ngeru was found guilty of murdering his partner today.
Doctor warned seconds before fatal hit-and-run
Graham Robinson was flung over his handlebars seven days ago, when a driver in a white ute swerved into him and didn't stop.
Bourke formally accused of brother's murder
David Bourke has formally been charged with the murder of his brother, whose body was found in a car, sparking a massive police hunt.
Gunman to be charged over brother's murder
Wanganui freezing worker David Bourke will tomorrow be charged with murdering his brother, police say.
Baby Tahani's mother had post-natal depression, court told
A doctor said many factors contributed to the post-natal depression of a woman charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life for her baby.
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.