Jury convicts man of manslaughter for robbery that ended with shot to head
Prosecutors described Robbie Hart's shooting death as intentional and 'execution'-like.
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Police investigating multiple assaults across Napier and Hastings
The behaviour that took place in the two cities will not be tolerated, police say.
Lena's final hours: Murderer tried to run over another stranger 24hrs before strangling victim
The bizarre attacks were outlined in detail for the first time today.
'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murder
Sao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.
'Lucky to survive': Man sentenced after lawyer knocked out with single punch
Villiome Kuruyabaki was lucky the victim of his attack didn't die, the court heard.
Mitchell Te Kani murder: Another man charged
The man will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.
Manurewa homicide: Manslaughter charge laid
Counties Manukau Police have charged a man with manslaughter in relation to the incident.
New Lynn murder trial: Lawyers present closing addresses
Jury to decide if killing was a well-organised 'hit' or the actions of hapless criminals.
Watch: Vile threat before horrific assault on innocent football ref
He viciously attacked a ref, leaving him with a broken jaw. Now more details have emerged.
Suppression lifted for man accused of murder in Hamilton street
The 48-year-old accused pleaded not guilty to the charge today.
Defence: Bullet to drug dealer's head was accidental, not 'dumb ass' plan to execute him
Robert Hart, 40, was fatally shot while on his motorbike in November 2021.
One person stabbed 'multiple times' in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter
The victim has been transferred to hospital.
Suspect denies murder of Kiwi Met Police officer Matt Ratana
Telegraph: Kiwi-born police officer and rugby coach was shot in London in 2020.
US man guilty of killing three boys after ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank
Anurag Chandra testified that the prank made him "extremely, extremely mad".
K’ Road shop owners’ despair: ‘I come to work every day ready to fight’
Business owners say they don’t go a day without being robbed or harassed.
'It's f***ing cruel': Murder accused at 'execution' trial turns on co-defendant
Robert Hart was shot through his motorcycle helmet in November 2021.
'Like a slaughterhouse': Kiwi woman rushed to hospital after brutal attack
Neighbours were shocked when they discovered the grisly scene.
Man reported to cops by date after he ducked out on dinner to kill a man, then came back.
Texas man on date allegedly fatally shot a man posing as a carpark attendant.
Man hits father, who later dies, but judge tells son ‘you didn’t cause that’
Father dies in hospital 16 days after being struck in ribs by son.
Woman accused of stabbing a stranger in the head unfit to stand trial
The victim was stabbed with such force the blade broke.
'Execution' murder trial: Witness says victim deceived during final morning of his life
Robert Hart would have been shot at close range, an expert also testified.
Man jailed for confronting bar patron who drowned after jumping into harbour
James Jenkins died three years ago while trying to flee.
Home invasion: Elderly man hospitalised after being assaulted in his bed
The unknown offender broke in and assaulted the man, then stole his phones.
Epsom death: One defendant named, two others remain suppressed
Adrian Selwyn, 39, was found dead at a property in Epsom’s Manukau Rd on March 15.
Uber Eats: Delivery driver slain, dismembered in 'demonic' murder
Police said the murder was a "horrific crime of passion".
Strange scenes in court as three co-accused deny killing in New Lynn
All three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, writes Steve Braunias.
'Heartbreaking' murder: Public need to know if police response adequate
Police are being investigated over their response to harassment complaint before murder.
Law student complained to police a man was harassing her - two months later he killed her
Police are being investigated over their response.
Former Minnesota cop who fatally shot Daunte Wright to be freed
She will be released after 16 months for the traffic stop shooting that sparked protest.
'Sparked fear in our locals': West Aucklanders on edge after schoolgirl abducted and attacked
Sunnyvale residents have deadbolted their doors after a schoolgirl's serious assault.
News briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up day
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'Shut up or be killed': Manhunt under way after schoolgirl abducted, brutally assaulted
The 15-year-old heard a tapping on the door before finding an armed stranger in her home.
Family, friends and coward punch victim in ‘disbelief’ of Wynton King verdict
"So he hits me and goes back to life, but mine is changed forever," was King's reaction.
Elderly woman punched at Posie Parker rally breaks silence over man’s arrest
The woman was allegedly assaulted during the controversial protest event.