Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
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The referees' body reported online abuse targeting Michael Oliver's family to authorities.
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Deaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattached
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Kennedy assassination theories resurface with speculation on killers' identities
President Donald Trump has vowed to declassify files relating to the assassinations.
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Three high-profile murder trials set for 2025 in Whangārei, starting with Perkinson case.
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Trump declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files
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Search warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawl
The 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.
Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner
Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.
'I’ve got four counts of manslaughter and I want to make you the fifth,' man tells cop
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Police charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafe
The victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.
'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence
“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”
‘King hit:’ Woman who tried to walk away from aggressive partner knocked to ground
Judge: 'No woman should ever feel unsafe when they are with their partner'.
Two judges shot dead at Iran’s Supreme Court
A person with a handgun entered the room of the two judges and shot them, spokesman says
Man injured in fight at Hutt Hospital dies
The victim suffered a brain injury in the fight.
Man critically injured outside music star's Auckland concert
A man was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure.
'My baby!': Protective mother shielded 3yo as masked strangers invaded motel room, swinging bat
The attack stopped only after the bat split in two.
Person seriously injured after fight near central Auckland train station
Police say the offender fled the scene after the incident and is on the run.
Watch: Police officers perform powerful haka for slain colleague Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today.
Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court
Maxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.
Ex's disturbing search history after mum of two goes missing
Police are searching a landfill facility after a chilling find in man's online activity.
‘Furious and violent’: Masseuse assaulted in motel after refusing refund
Judge calls attack 'sustained and gratuitous' over money dispute.
Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
Avondale murder case: Auckland man's identity withheld to inform family in China
The woman was found dead inside an Avondale home over the weekend.
'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over her
Simon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.
Auckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaulted
A patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.
Patient who tried to strangle nurse was not provoked - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
Young murderers: The cycle of violence and neglect revealed
Murderers shared common backgrounds of abuse and violence.
Name suppression extended for man charged with murder of Nelson policewoman
The 32-year-old is set to appear in the High Court at Nelson next month.
Witnesses sought after alleged murderer drives child's body to police station
A 37-year-old man appeared in court on Monday charged with murder.