Former Olympic runner turned killer Oscar Pistorius learns fate after freedom bid
He killed his girlfriend in 2013 and has applied for parole.
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He was on bail for Sofitel hotel shooting. It didn't stop him killing his ex-partner and her father
The gang member's identity had been secret until today.
'Hogtied, beaten': Man's tortuous ordeal at hands of burglars
Burglar Mark Simon was jailed for seven years. Two alleged co-offenders remain at large.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attack
The group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.
Man who punched cop and spat in his face avoids conviction
The officer felt no ill will towards the man who assaulted him.
Searching for Sara Niethe - investigator, family start last search 20 years on
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the disappearance and death of Waikato mum.
Nashville school shooter had drawn maps, done surveillance; 9yo victims named
Three 9-year-old victims named as shooter identified as former student of school.
Watch: President Biden on School Shooting in Nashville, TN
US President Joe Biden said the shooting was "a family's worst nightmare". Video / C-SPAN
Whangārei police maintain city is safe despite growing number of assaults
Police indicated the number of assaults - among other offences - is expected to fluctuate.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
Car-fall manslaughter: Longtime criminal returned to prison for causing man to jump out of vehicle
Mesi Teo's passenger felt jumping out of a moving vehicle was his safest option.
Child murder conviction: The wretched final days of toddler Arapera Fia's life
Tyson Brown was one of only two people who could have cause toddler Arapera Fia's death.
Victorian teacher sentenced for sexual relationship with student
Teenage student who slept with his secondary school teacher defends her in court.
Bodiless murder trial: Expert witness rubbishes CCTV evidence
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.
Man accused of murdering Mongrel Mob boss in church ambush denied request for continued name suppression
Mongrel Mob leader Daniel Eliu was gunned down in front of a church days before Christmas.
Alleged outlaw bikie accused of trying to murder his gang's own boss loses name suppression fight
The man is accused of trying to kill Tribesmen boss “Buzz” Snell during a gang gathering.
Power no longer indicator of whether missing man home at time of alleged murder - defence expert
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.
Focus: Liz Gunn speaks outside court hearing for assault charges
Liz Gunn reveals how she will plead for the wilfully trespassing, resisting arrest and assault charges. Video / Michael Craig
'Disgraceful': Woman bit officer's hand to the bone, fracturing it
A female police officer required several weeks off work following the assault.
Def Leppard drummer recovering from attack outside hotel
Rick Allen was attacked in Florida by a 19-year-old man, while taking a smoke break.
Murder accused suffered 'acute distress disorder', court told
Defence opens in murder trial.
Murder trial witness' mistake shows 'entire premise' of Crown case flawed - defence
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.
Shotgun killing: Murder accused insists victim was coming to 'shoot him'
The fatal shooting has been captured on CCTV footage.
Central Auckland disorder: Police arrest five after multiple fights break out
Police have warned revellers that they will be held accountable for their behaviour.
Henderson police shooting: Police appeal for public's help after rampage
Police are asking for the public to come forward with relevant information/media.
Three taken to hospital after attack in Auckland city centre
One person was seriously hurt, while two others suffered moderate injuries.
Germany rocked by fatal stabbing of 12yo girl by her schoolmates
Girls aged 12 & 13 have confessed but are too young to be held criminally accountable.
'Inexcusable act of violence': Multiple investigations after man shot dead by police
The gunman embarked on a terrifying armed rampage on the streets of West Auckland.
'My partner left me': Woman who drove into pedestrians at Manukau mall carpark
The crash killed one pedestrian and injured six others.
‘Rape’: Jarryd Hayne accuser’s friend’s text
Alleged victim's friend wrote 'that’s rape' and asked to see photos of the injuries.
Grafton homicide: Female suspect surrenders to police, charged with murder
The woman is now in custody.
Developers ‘put a hit out’ on Greek archaeologist
Antiquities expert suspects property developers ordering an attack on his life.
Murder trial: Dead man’s cousin explains why she sent texts after fatal shooting
Murder witness says her cousin was shot within a minute of arrival at an Ōmanawa property.
Violent offender vows to change for his children
“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”