Killer appeals conviction for brutal murder of Raymond Karl Neilson
Reuben Gibson-Park set his victim's body on fire after beating him to death.
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Murdered teen's sister opens up on pain of loss and hunt for gang-linked killers.
'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fists
The children had black eyes and sores.
Night out ended in 'blood-curdling' stabbings: How Nottingham attacks unfolded
Residents describe "horrific" scenes across the English city after multiple attacks.
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Meth-laced beer case: Manslaughter trial date set for alleged drug smuggler
Aiden Sagala died after drinking beer allegedly contaminated with methamphetamine.
Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart
Steve Braunias reports on a methamphetamine killing in West Auckland.
Curfew tailored so woman who assaulted police can attend church
She fought a female constable and spat directly in her face, hitting her in the eye.
'Don't torture me anymore': Widow begged for answers after husband vanished
Ricky Wang's body was discovered encased in concrete in a remote, shallow grave.
Prison for trio after father-of-two shot through motorcycle helmet in New Lynn
The case should serve as a warning of the dangers of meth addiction, the judge said.
Man killed in Ōpōtiki was boss of Mongrel Mob Barbarians
Police are on high alert due to the gang presence in the area.
12-year-old covered in blood after assault outside Auckland McDonald's
The Filipino family only moved to New Zealand in August last year.
Man who cut up victim's corpse with chainsaw loses appeal against conviction
Jay Christopher Lingman was found guilty in 2021 of murdering Denver Chance.
Gang member threatened to cut out woman's unborn baby, stole another mum's food money
Nykell-T Hegotule blamed a methamphetamine addiction that started at age 13.
Murder trial told of friend’s message to bruised victim: ‘What’s it going to take? For him to f****** kill you?’
'None of this is normal,' a friend told woman a week before she died.
Parking warden left 'looking over her shoulder' after assault
Judge: 'She was only doing her job and didn’t deserve to be treated like this.'
Tied to a chair and stabbed to death: Ex meth boss to testify at murder trial
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Sao Yean murder trial: Four accused guilty of all charges
Sao Yean was badly beaten before his death.
Manurewa manslaughter defendant's Sovereign Citizen tactic gets no traction as trial date set
A 60-year-old eventually died from head injuries following an April 17 attack in Manurewa.
Clarks Beach boating tragedy: Man charged with manslaughter after partner and 10yo drowned
The boat capsized in the harbour near Clarks Beach on the night of November 6, 2022.
Police reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicide
Far North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".
Kaikohe homicide: Police believe attack was 'sexually motivated'
Linda Woods was killed during a home invasion.
Sao Yean murder trial: Jury deliberations to continue next week
The jury got in half an hour of deliberations before they were adjourned.
Jehovah’s Witness church seeks exemption from royal commission abuse in care inquiry
The church has filed legal action to be exempted from the state-wide abuse investigation.
Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of sexually assault
Woman said the actor gave her a pill, saying that 'It will make us ALL feel better'.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
Why do some people get name suppression for so long?
Some offenders seem to be able to live in the shadows for years.
Man chased doctor with crossbow
Jade Follett also attacked a DHB car with a tomahawk, the judge said.
Victims 'bundled into car' during Napier assault
Napier police are urging witnesses of the crime to come forward.
Leading entertainment figure on trial a 'creep' and 'sex addict', jury told
A complainant says a leading entertainment figure on trial for sexual assault is a creep.
Jarrod Gilbert: Has there been a miscarriage of justice in this gang killing case?
OPINION: This gang boss may well have known nothing of his members' murderous plans.