Violent offender vows to change for his children
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Murder trial: Accused googled ‘how to wake up a baby after being choked’
Medical experts describe head-to-toe injuries suffered by Arapera Fia
Third man accused over fatal Sandringham dairy robbery pleads not guilty to murder
The death of dairy worker Janak Patel during an alleged robbery sparked outrage.
Murder trial: Primary caregiver says she ‘blocked out’ memories of toddler’s bruises
Arapera Fia was covered in bruises when she arrived at Starship with a brain injury.
Focus: Police seek woman in relation to Grafton death
A warrant to arrest has been issued for Whitney Iraia-Burgess in relation to a man’s murder in the early hours of Sunday morning in Grafton, Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Ōmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defence
Trial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.
Brutal attack: Woman slashed, suffers fractured eye socket after using all the meth
The judge said it was a 'brutal attack involving extreme violence'.
'I have to say what I know': Caregiver threatened to report lover's confession after toddler's violent death
The woman, who was Arapera Fia's primary caregiver, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
US dad uses moose antler to kill sex offender he claims was stalking daughter
He claimed the convicted sex offender had been stalking his young daughter.
Americans’ fun road trip to Mexico became days of horror
It was supposed to be a fun road trip for a group of childhood friends.
Jurors listen to secretly recorded calls of murder accused sobbing after toddler's death
Two-year-old Arapera Fia arrived at hospital covered in bruises and with a brain injury.
Lawyers fear for their safety after 'shocking' court lift attack
A 36-year-old travel agent is charged with injuring with intent to injure over the assault
Australia’s scramble after 9/11 revealed
A declassified Cabinet minute shows how Australia responded to security crisis after 9/11.
Molotov-cocktail attack: Home detention bid rejected again
Fatima Ibrahim had hoped for home detention after two people were set on fire.
Kidnapped Americans found quickly, but Mexico’s missing remain lost
Thousands of Mexicans remain missing in a state long associated with cartel violence.
Jurors weep as prosecutors play murder accused's deleted video of 2yo days before death
Arapera Fia, 2, showed up at hospital covered in bruises and a fatal brain bleed.
Breonna Taylor shooting investigation finds police discrimination
The 26yo black woman was roused from bed by police in a raid and shot dead in the mayhem.
Tyre Nichols' death spurs US Justice Department police review
The 29yo motorist died in January, three days after violent arrest by Memphis police.
ANZ settles with scam victim, Canadian killer in NZ & Govts warning over China | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 March, 2023
New Zealand's biggest bank pays up after scammers target pensioner, why things aren’t all as they seem in the health sector and documents reveal fears our Government has over China in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Mother-of-two sobs as she's jailed for knuckle-duster assault
Andrea Leota wore knuckle-dusters to inflict maximum violence on her victim.
Witnesses describe last days of 2yo girl's life before fatal beating
Tyson Brown is accused of having caused toddler Arapera Fia's fatal head injury.
Teen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in court
A man accused of bashing a Cityride bus driver has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
Two kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico
The 4 Americans had entered Mexico for medical reasons, caught in shootout, and kidnapped.
Man accused of murdering toddler had admitted MMA-style punishment: Crown
Two-year-old Arapera Fia died on October 31, 2021.
Four kidnapped Americans cross into Mexico to buy medicine
The Americans were kidnapped at gunpoint and an "innocent" citizen died at the scene.
'Never had a girlfriend': Man had homicidal fantasies before swerving car into schoolgirls
Two people were taken to Auckland Hospital with serious injuries as a result of the crash.
Guilty of murder: Jury rejects manslaughter defence for killing of 16yo
The defendant admitted to manslaughter but said he didn't deserve the label 'murderer'.
Buried in the riverbank? Murder suspect had ‘highly-suitable location’ to conceal body of close friend, court hears
Body may have been 'flushed' away: Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.
Focus: Beach Haven teenagers accused of murder appear in court
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 14, have appeared in court to face murder charges of Joshuah Tasi, 28, who was stabbed to death on Friday, March 3 in a road rage incident. Video / Hayden Woodward
'Kindest boy': Road-rage victim named as residents line street to mourn
The 28-year-old was viciously assaulted in Beach Haven, which is where he lived.
Beach Haven murder accused in Court, 'embarrassing' ferry breakdowns & High Seas Treaty signed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 March, 2023
Teenagers to appear in court after fatal road-rage attack, why petrol taxes could be returning and another step toward recovery in Napier in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
‘The presentation would have been more palatable had I been a man,' they said
The world has a way to go on women's rights, writes Sasha Borissenko.
Will Chris Rock visit Will Smith slap in Netflix livestream special today?
Rock is widely expected to use this forum for a full response to the incident.
Road-rage horror, two teens charged with murder: ‘Precious life, violently extinguished’
A friend has described the victim as the “loveliest, kindest boy”.