Would-be assassins wanted to burn down radio host's home during his funeral, jurors told
The victim, stabbed over 40 times, has over half a million YouTube followers.
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Alex Murdaugh seeks retrial, claims clerk swung jury against him
The clerk is accused of giving the jury business cards from reporters during the trial.
'Extremely dangerous': Manhunt for killer who escaped US prison continues
The killer has been spotted five times since he escaped on Thursday.
As anniversary of 70yo pedestrian's death approaches, motorist pleads not guilty to manslaughter
He was charged nearly a year after a 70-year-old woman died at Auckland Hospital.
Man who stabbed 'gentle giant' church member pleads guilty to manslaughter
He had previously been charged with murder.
‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heist
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Letters to the editor: Readers react to recent bashings of teen girls in Rotorua
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Was savage murder caught on CCTV? Jurors set to begin deliberating in stabbing trial
The victim's uncles likely were trying to teach him a lesson, the defence claimed.
Missing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket worker
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
'Grossly disappointed': NZ Football weighs in about club football assault
New Zealand Football has confirmed police are involved following the incident.
Murder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel Mob
The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".
Support for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencing
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
Man pleads guilty to Remuera carjacking that left traumatised doctor 'a mess'
'I know where you live, I'll come for you,' he threatened if the victim went to police.
'Double-counted': Woman gets three months off robbery sentence on appeal
Shannon Avery was one of three who held the group at the house for several hours.
Crown alleges Mongrel Mob trio responsible for murder to ‘avenge’ fellow gang member
The Tauranga man was shot twice just weeks after a gang member was killed at same address.
Guilty plea in fatal Momona stabbing
A man who fatally stabbed a man in Momona following a driving dispute has pleaded guilty.
Mt Roskill homicide victim ‘a real nice guy’ and promising darts player
Tofimua Matagi died after an alleged attack at Richardson Bar and Restaurant on Thursday.
'Dealing with them their own way': Vigilante justice, claims looters assaulted at cyclone-damaged homes
'If I was a big burly guy and confronted someone on my property, I would do the same.'
Ariki Rigby homicide: New plea for crucial details in inquiry
Ariki Rigby was found in a burned-out car in 2022. Police and family still seek answers.
'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough
The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.
Man waterboarded ex-partner after strangling her
Blair William Hurndell has been jailed for four years for assault on ex-partner.
Revealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao named
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
Sentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren Dickason
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren
While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.
Supreme Court reduces sentence for man who bashed sex worker with a rock, then fatally stabbed her
He went to the Supreme Court seeking to have his life sentence overturned.
Kremlin admit death of Wagner chief possibly due to 'deliberate wrongdoing'
Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash that is now being referred to as suspicious.
Psychiatric symptoms receded for man who stabbed uncle 56 times, but he'll remain at lockdown facility
James Yates was earlier found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
Disruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two years
The $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.
'Violent and unprovoked': Mentally unwell man who killed mother had history of attacking strangers
A judge decided Matamua Leatioo's lockdown psychiatric facility stay should be long-term.
Images of man released after student nurse assaulted outside hospital
Police want anyone who knows the man to come forward.
Two men plead guilty to attempted murder of popular Auckland radio host
The victim was attacked in his driveway in December 2020.
Editorial: Foiled attempts to curb offenders
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Watch: Rotorua Mayor wants Government intervention for city safety following attacks
Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell warns 'we are just one more fight, one more incident away from someone being killed'. Video / Whakaata Māori