'Do not shake your head': The judge who had had enough of a child killer
No one could comprehend the violence. No one could get their heads around it.
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Christchurch drink-spikers named, potential new youth crime laws & car crashes into Downing St | Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 May, 2023
Mama Hooch sexual predators finally named, what the Police Minsiter’s doing about rising youth crime and car crashes into gates of downing street in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating
Instead of calling an ambulance, the assailant bathed the woman and cut her hair.
'I'm not a violent man': Murder accused says he's a gangster rapper, not a killer
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Police praised for shooting knife-swinging criminal who tried to hijack passing cars
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Woman facing new assault charges the day of trial
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Innocent teen shot dead at party: Dad says manslaughter verdict 'no victory'
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Grey Lynn murder: Man deemed not guilty by reason of insanity
The man's identity remains suppressed.
Assaults on police skyrocket, outrage at kiwi treatment in Miami & Prince Harry loses legal case | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 May, 2023
Assaults on police skyrocket, Miami Zoo breaks its silence and Prince Harry’s latest plea for police protection in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Meth-using killer fails in appeal against murder conviction
Moetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.
Why breaching name suppression in the Ruakākā homicide case is such a big deal
A breach is considered contempt of court - a serious offence.
'Knife to a fist fight': Coromandel man found guilty of brother's murder
The jury deliberated for six-and-a-half hours to reach their verdicts this afternoon.
Connor Whitehead murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdict
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Northlanders struggle in wake of shocking deaths
Last week's double child homicide came soon after two other deaths that rocked community.
'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attack
The victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.
Police warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social media
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Coromandel murder trial: Remorse no defence for brother’s murder, Crown says
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Shooter at party ‘never intended to kill’, lawyer tells murder trial jury
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Sao Yean was found dead in a water trough near Gordonton.
Duo accused of wounding 15yo girl in road rage shooting appear in court
The men, aged 25 and 26, were the subject of a major manhunt.
Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'
Footage shows victim being punched, kicked and stomped while lying motionless on ground.
Wellington fire turns to homicide investigation, today's the day for Grant Robertson's Budget & Auckland gunman at large | Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 May, 2023
Police work through list of suspects after Loafers Lodge fire, violent Ferry building attack stokes crime fears and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in paparazzi car chase but why not everyone’s buying it in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Manhunt launched after teen girl shot in road rage incident
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Sydney woman who beheaded mother to get early prison release
GRAPHIC WARNING: Woman with “substantial mental health issues" has been resentenced.
Man alleged to have locked child in cupboard, forced her to eat vomit denied appeal
He will remain in prison after his attempts to appeal his conviction failed.
Focus Live: Police provide update on teen girl shot in Auckland road rage incident
Watch live: Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend will provide an update on an Auckland road rage incident that left a teenage girl with serious injuries after she was shot. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: CCTV released following aggravated robbery in Te Kuiti
Two people both dressed in black that fled on a black, farm-style motorbike are sought in relation to an aggravated robbery in Te Kuiti. Video / NZ Police
Matamata murderer Greg Meads denied parole again
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‘He just grabbed his tummy’: Witness tells jury of moment accused stabbed brother
Guy Richards managed to walk several metres before collapsing.
Desert Rd homicide: Man pleads guilty to murder
Wang's body was found covered in concrete in a remote area three years after he vanished.