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'Deep concern' after two 12-year-old boys accused of stabbing man to death
Shawn Seesahai was stabbed to death in a Wolverhampton, England park this week.
'Very high risk' violent sex offender on the run after cutting off ankle bracelet
Leslie Peter Ross' history includes kidnap, rape and wounding with intent to injure.
Tāngarākau campground murder: Forensic evidence alone proves teen killed camper, Crown claims
Adrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping last year in remote Taranaki.
Auckland father fled robbers by climbing over balcony before plunging to death - Crown
Hand prints suggested Joesph Tahana hung from a balcony ledge before falling.
Auckland gang shooting: 24-year-old charged with Charles Pongi's murder
The 32-year-old was shot at the Taurima Reserve in August.
Police ‘nearing the end’ of internal investigation into Auck uni student's murder by stalker
Farzana Yaqubi was murdered by her stalker.
Slain toddler Baby Ru allegedly had fabric wrapped around neck
The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.
'I'm not going down for this': Teen protests his arrest for murder of a camper
Adrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed through his sleeping bag while camping.
'I miss her hugs, her kisses' - Mum of six stabbed to death in Napier sleepout
The man who stabbed Arohaina Henare to death has been jailed for life.
Baby Ru homicide: Police seeking hard drive holding CCTV footage from house
It comes after a police appeal for information about the car that took him to hospital.
'Where's Nancy?': Man accused of assaulting Paul Pelosi goes on trial
David DePape pleaded not guilty to the attempted kidnapping and assault of Paul Pelosi.
Woman threatened with knife while trying to help ‘hurt’ man lying on the ground
'I reached over to check if he was breathing. He grabbed my arm and pulled a knife.'
'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnapping
Joshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.
Baby Ru: Why are police yet to lay charges over toddler's death?
Three weeks have passed with no charges in the baby Ru case. We answer your questions.
Killer told friend he was 'high as a kite on MDMA' during confession
Angela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Police name victim killed in Stoke, Nelson assault
Police were called to the scene on Orchard St in Stoke shortly after 7pm on Friday.
Jail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing red
The men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.
'Beyond comprehension': Ellerslie murder victim's cause of death revealed
A post-mortem on Mei Han Chong's body was completed yesterday.
'Treat him with absolute respect': Judge warns Mongrel Mob member to leave victim alone
Innocent man was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted by gang members.
Murder at the Racecourse Hotel: Unused pillow provides clue in cold case
Shot man's widow claimed to have been asleep in bed alongside her husband.
'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbers
It was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.
Man accused of murdering Ellerslie couple appears in court, granted name suppression
The man charged with their murder is a 42-year-old man from Auckland’s Glenfield.
Two cars seen outside burning house where murdered man lay
Two vehicles were seen on the street where the arson happened.
Ruthless-Empire: Multiple injuries, crucial evidence removed - what we know
Police believe baby Ru was injured in the morning before being taken to hospital.
Ellerslie homicide concerns, school attendance drops, State Highway 1 closure and settled weather | Focus Morning Bulletin November 10, 2023
Data shows a continued drop in school attendance, missing Auckland woman can't drive adds to investigation concerns, State Highway 1 in Northland may be closed for months and a run of settled weather is set for most of the country. Video / Corey Fleming / Gettyimages
Auckland law student told police she was in ‘extreme fear’ of stalker 2 weeks before murder
Internal police documents reveal woman's fears before killing.
Diwali robbery: Auckland restaurant staff stringing up lights threatened at gunpoint, one hurt
The incident happened at the Mithaiwala Indian Vegetarian Restaurant around 11.30pm.
Gang members 'know what happened' to murdered dad
Hori Gage was killed in retaliation for an incident he wasn't even involved in.
Injuries 'violent and consistent with foul play' in Ellerslie death
Police remain at the Ellerslie property where an elderly man was killed at his own home.
Autopsy as police investigate scene for second day; woman, car still missing
Police remain at the Ellerslie property where an elderly man was killed at his own home.
Person of interest in baby Ru homicide case in court on unrelated charges
Rosie Morunga was in court today on assault charges.
'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murder
A 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.
Police release photo of woman sought in Ellerslie homicide investigation
Police release a photo of wanted woman Mei Han Chong, blue Kia Rio sought, reg NJN927.