Student who was set for Cambridge murdered her fiancé by using her car
Alice Wood dragged her boyfriend more than 152m under a Ford Fiesta.
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Teen stabbed to death in front of horrified families on New Year's Eve
Officers and paramedics were called to a park in north London just before midnight.
Friends star hits out at Hamas rape sceptics
“They'll fight like hell for ALL victims of sexual violence — unless they’re Jews”.
Hamilton homicide: Woman, 24, charged with assault after man found dead in driveway
A woman has been charged with assault, and police say more charges are likely.
Homicide inquiry launched after man found dead in Hamilton driveway
The man was found at an address in Melville just after midnight.
The confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold case
A Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.
'No bodies, no motive': Why Paul Henry spoke out about the Sounds murders
The broadcaster dipped his toe back into the media world to express his frustration.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
501 reprieve: Kiwi allowed to stay in Oz after police suspected Comanchero gang links
The 24-year-old has been convicted of assault but is striving to be a better person.
Two people charged in relation to death of Anaru Thomas Williams in Christchurch
A woman has also now been charged in relation to the stabbing.
Two liquor store staffers injured in robbery
Three men have been arrested and will appear in court on December 26.
Prague gunman linked to murder of newborn baby and dad
The father and daughter's bodies were found in a park only a week earlier.
Man found dead in Hamilton home: Police appeal for information
There was a fight at the address before the man was found dead, police say.
'Broad daylight' attack on young man at restaurant shocks staff, patrons
The restaurant owner rushed in to restrain one of the attackers, who was throwing glasses.
Name suppression lapses for builder accused of causing 70yo woman's death
A manslaughter trial is slated for August.
Prague shooter killed father before gunning down at least 14
Police believe suspect killed his father earlier in the day.
Motel shooting: Man dropped off at petrol station with gunshot wounds
A man and a woman were shot in Timaru overnight.
'Extreme and gratuitous violence': Young league player suffered 'horrific' 20cm stab wound
He stabbed the teen in the stomach and then horizontally sliced the blade.
Inmate dead, another wounded in prison stabbing at Wiri
The deadly stabbing happened in the kitchen of the South Auckland prison.
Queenstown man ‘piddler on the roof’ sentenced to community detention
Queenstown man Danny Thomas King sentenced to three months’ community detention.
Police looking to make further arrests over death of security guard Ramandeep Singh
The murdered man’s family are in the process of repatriating his body back to India.
Young woman convicted of teen's manslaughter loses another name suppression bid
Her lawyers argued online cancel culture would cause extreme hardship.
James Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board review
Benny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.
Jonathan Major's conviction turns years of plans into disarray
Now that Marvel has dropped the star, what happens now?
How Christchurch mum died in Aussie detention centre - Coroner probes mental health care
Leah Porter was awaiting deportation from Aussie after prison sentence when she died.
Family of slain security guard Ramandeep Singh grieve loss of only son
Singh had come to New Zealand from Punjab in 2018.
17yo murderer took laughing selfie video with bloody knife next to dying stranger
Police later found rap lyrics on the teen's phone in which he bragged about the killing.
Cop's murder 'evil, ruthless, and incomprehensible' - but no inquest
The Hunt family wanted a full probe into the murder but the Coroner says it's not needed.
Convicted killer of Christchurch teen declined parole
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
Security guard named as Auckland park homicide victim
The man died in the car park of Royal Reserve in West Auckland on Monday.
Marvel's big move after star's assault conviction
The actor, who plays Kang in the Marvel franchise, faces jail and an uncertain future.
Forensics experts comb crime scene after man killed at Massey park
The man died in the car park of Royal Reserve in Massey on Monday.
'Powerfully built bugger': 91yo assaulted in attempted mugging after doing Xmas shopping
Security guards caught the offender who apologised to the victim.
Traumatised couple flee rental after witnessing alleged gang murder
The landlord was left thousands out of pocket, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.