Coroner releases findings on prison death of infamous Wellington murder
The findings into the prison death have now been revealed.
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Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
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The incident happened less than two days before a Mongrel Mob member was fatally shot.
Prison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to death
The trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.
Ōnehunga homicide: Culprit was insane when he killed Maria Brown, 77, judge finds
Brown was found dead at her Moana Ave home in Ōnehunga on June 5 - her birthday.
Lauren Dickason at 'increased risk of deterioration' in weeks leading up to alleged triple murder - expert
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth
The victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.
Brutal high school student fight put on social media
The video shows a boy lying face down on the concrete as others attack him.
Police arrest man after fatal Point England shooting
Police searched a Glen Innes address today and arrested a man.
Mum should've been hospitalised for 'severe' depression - expert
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
'Lucky it's not manslaughter': Teen knocks out cop
Matua Ratana said he was trying to protect a female friend when he punched the officer.
Held hostage: Paedo rocker hospitalised after jail stabbing
The disgraced singer was reportedly held hostage for six hours.
Gang tensions: Daylight shooting follows violent de-patching, police invoke new powers
A Black Power member was de-patched and had his finger cut off, source says.
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Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.
'Three-way stabathon': Alcohol-fuelled family gathering turns bloody
Party guests 'were all on the ground together stabbing away furiously', says defence.
Police ask for public's help investigating 'senseless' Canterbury pizza shop attack
A trio of baseball bat-wielding men gagged, dragged, beat a worker unconscious on Friday.
Inmate rushed to hospital after prisoner attack at one of NZ's toughest prisons
Emergency services were called to the prison in Pāremoremo just after 4pm.
Reported assault at Far North property a hoax, police say
Enquiries into an alleged assault this afternoon said to be as hoax by police
Louisiana couple in custody after infant found dead in bed
The pair were arrested and both now face second-degree murder charges.
Police hunt shooter after man dies in Palmerston North firearms incident
One person has died in a firearms incident today.
Lauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder case
Recap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.
Teen killer walks free after murder conviction quashed, manslaughter admitted
Hanara was 14 when he knifed a homeless man, who died of his injuries at the scene.
South Korean police pursue suspect in 2nd stabbing attack in 2 days
At least 14 people were wounded in the recent shopping mall attack.
Connor Whitehead death: Killer weeps in dock as dad says 'I take pity on you’
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead in Christchurch in 2021.
Lauren Dickason trial adjourned after juror calls in sick
The trial is in its thrid week.
Murder trial aborted: Judge slams ‘grossly inadequate’ police disclosure
“The implications arising from the new evidence are too significant.”
Lauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidence
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Mount brawl: 11 men heading to trial on rioting, wounding charges
An 11th defendant has denied charges relating to a June 21 incident on Maunganui Rd.
Lauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidence
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Lauren Dickason trial: Insanity, infanticide or ‘systematic’ murder - psych experts worlds apart
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Man hurls wheelie bin at woman who posted video on TikTok
The woman's wrist was cut to the bone during the attack.
Murder could have been prevented by criminalisation of stalking, advocates say
The stalker threatened to kidnap the AUT law student, before killing her.
'I don't want to fight': Man left blind in one eye after vicious assault by colleague
The victim was trying to stop an attack on his colleague by Tai Paekau, 53.