Fate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with jury
CCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.
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A man and his wife were seriously assaulted on September 23. She died earlier this week.
Third murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband dies
Man's death on Wednesday follows that of his wife after assault at their Rotorua home.
Courtenay Place death: Young people 'playing roulette' going out in Wellington
The mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.
'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to Jesus
Wire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.
Drugs and 'macho mentality': What a man who fatally shot undercover cop told parole hearing
John Skinner has been denied parole for the 2008 murder of Sergeant Don Wilkinson.
Australia waives diplomatic immunity for man embroiled in Wellington street fight
Police had sought a waiver of diplomatic immunity to press charges.
'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assault
Givealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.
Cops assaulted during arrest of fleeing driver
The man was arrested after deliberately driving his vehicle into two police cars.
Defence probes heart disease's role in death of alleged murder victim
A pathologist confirmed Jason McNae's heart disease sped up his death.
Attempted murder plot: Aussie arrested after allegedly poisoning cup of tea
A man has been accused of lacing a cup of tea with insecticide to kill a woman.
Trail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob member
Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.
Woman accused of fatal car theft named at first court appearance for murder, but not co-defendant
It appears a man found dead on Pt England Rd had been run over by his own vehicle.
Young man dies after Wellington assault, victim named
A 29yo is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.
Transgender refugee seeks to overturn conviction for Posie Parker tomato juice assault
Pharmacist Eli Rubashkyn says she lost her job due to the high-profile incident.
Pair charged with murder after man found dead on Point England road
The victim was found dead at 11.15pm on Saturday.
Murder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insane
Defence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.
Homicide investigation launched after man found dead on suburban Auckland road
Police said the man appeared to have been hit by his own vehicle.
Woman charged with murder after man found dead in Tauranga
The man's body was found on a walkway near George St about 8.45am.
New 'compelling' evidence: Kiwi fraudster Donald McPherson may face murder retrial
Paula Leeson's brother believes his sister's killer has fled back to New Zealand.
Whanganui prisoner left with severe burns after attack
The victim was taken to the burns unit at Hutt Hospital, where he underwent skin grafting.
Man found critically injured in Wellington's Courtenay Place
Police were called around 3.20am to the nightlife spot after a man was found injured.
Homicide investigation under way in Tauranga after body found in Gate Pā
The man's body was found on a walkway near George Street around 8.45am.
Rotorua woman dies two weeks after attack, man charged with second murder
The woman and her husband were attacked in their Western Heights home on September 23.
Australian woman allegedly dismembered husband, impersonated him on social media
Mamdouh Noufl’s remains have not been located and police doubt they ever will be.
'Banality of evil' exposed as public shown videos in French mass rape trial
Videos shown to challenge several co-defendants who denied knowing victim was unconscious.
Tipene Reddington's bracelet data undermines brother's murder accusation
Crown: Ankle data suggests Tipene Reddington was at the house, not close to murder scene.
‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlier
Lance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.
'Do you want to die today?': CCTV shows moment of fatal Whangārei stabbing
Jason McNae died in the hospital. The defence claims it was self-defence.
Miscarriage of justice: Four quashed convictions in Fuller-Sandys murder case
The Court of Appeal has however ordered a retrial for Stephen Stone.
Drill to the knee: Nightclub bottom smack allegation results in kidnap, torture
The victim was taken to a gang-affiliated home before he was stripped naked and attacked.
Pauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for now
Justice Lang: "Public may think her actions fell below standards if name revealed."
Two years, little action: Slow progress on child safety reforms years after Malachi Subecz's murder
Two months since a scathing report, there is no update on how to better care for NZ kids.
'Do the right thing' – Police call for information after home invasion
Man suffers facial injuries after three offenders force their way into Northland house.