Parole granted to Dunedin man who brutally assaulted friend
He assaulted his friend after he made an inappropriate comment.
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Ruthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family says
The toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.
Football star Luis Diaz's parents kidnapped while driving home
The parents were pulled over by motorcycle gunmen on their way home.
'They couldn’t fight back': Man forced kids to eat chilli sauce as punishment
Raymond Vandy also kicked the children and used a cooking spoon to hit them.
Last Stop Larrimah review: A whodunnit where truth is stranger than fiction
The incredible true story of murder in an outback town, (pop. 11, all of them suspects).
Her 6-year-old son shot his teacher. Now she is being sentenced for child neglect
The teacher spent two weeks in hospital with multiple injuries after the January shooting.
Birth of slain toddler Ruthless-Empire had never been registered due to name rejected
Police are still hunting who was responsible for the violent death of Wellington toddler.
Sydney knife attacker claimed she found religion, but after NZ deportation she murdered neighbour
Jurors rejected Susana Leota-Lu's claim the 94 stab wounds were in self-defence.
'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed
'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'
Australia kicked out a Hells Angels boss. Six months later, he murdered in NZ
Jurors found the former gang president guilty last night of murdering a prospect.
Auckland vape store hit again in overnight robbery
It is unclear if any arrests have been made or what was targeted.
Who killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’
Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
No police sent to Linwood Islamic Centre despite 111 call, terror attack inquest finds
A police inspector says mislabelling the call was 'not necessarily a mistake'.
Accused dairy stabber who died in custody named by police
He was charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Man who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailed
But Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.
'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigation
Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
Funeral held for Miramar homicide victim
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
'I was freaking out': Couple charged with 18yo's dragging death testify
Defendants tell court they were scared of victim on night of tragedy.
Miramar homicide victim to be farewelled at private service
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Hells Angels member describes moment he shot associate to death while his children slept upstairs
'Everything was just a mess,' the murder defendant testified in court today.
Toddler who died in unexplained circumstances was 'the soul' of his family
Ruthless-Empire was one day away from turning 2 when he died in Hutt Hospital.
Police seek information after teen assaulted in Havelock North
A 41-year-old man has been charged with indecent assault against a female aged 12-16.
Woman assaulted by former lover after calling off affair
The man forcefully removed a necklace and punched the woman in the head twice.
US synagogue president fatally stabbed outside her home
Police say a Detroit synagogue president has been found stabbed to death outside her home.
Woman ‘ripped to pieces’ with grief after husband’s death
'Grant was fiercely protective of his family and he died protecting us.'
'She showed a callous indifference': Young mother sobs as she is jailed for killing
She was involved in the death of Jacob Ramsay, who was beaten, chained and dragged.
Gisborne police arrest five people, three related to recent shootings
Some of the arrests are part of Gisborne police's Operation Medial and the CAIL Act.
Christchurch terrorist's sentencing, why coroner set to hold six-week inquest
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Christchurch terrorist sentencing.
'She was in a position of chaos': Sister jailed for role in murder
Teretere Taniwha assaulted two other men before Sao Yean was fatally attacked.
Jail for uncles who delivered young nephew to his death
The brothers took Rangiwhero Ngaronoa to a planned beating, but it went too far.
Sentence cut by a year on appeal for man who beat partner
Justice Hinton said the negative influences in Hirini Mate’s life were largely overlooked.
Man suspected of killing Miramar woman dies in Hong Kong
Police say Irene Katsougiannis knew her killer.
Wellington woman found dead named, suspected killer dies in Hong Kong
Police this evening said the victim was Irene Katsougiannis, aged 62.
Fallen Idol: Ex-TV star's identity revealed, appears in court after hitting cop with car
An officer was hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a stolen car.