Killer needs more gradual release, psychologist says
Andrew Ronald MacMillan is serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder.
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The Republican Senator fired up about a British journalist's line of questioning.
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Hastings man who assaulted, throttled partner six times in one month fails in appeal effort
The High Court judge found the man was lucky not to have been given a longer jail term.
Murder defendant followed business partner but insisted he had no motive to kill
Fang Sun spoke with police as they searched his home, jurors learned.
Man who stomped victim into a coma denied parole
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Person in critical condition, street cordoned off, police investigating
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Man awake for nine days before meth-fuelled attack
Two men jointly charged with injuring a man they knew through class A drug circles.
Hammer attack murderer sentenced to 18 years' jail, was on bail at time
Man who killed wife's new partner was on bail subject to protection order,trespass notice.
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Murder accused to appear next in Northland court, police appeal for information
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Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court
Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.
Killer told better plan needed before release
Matakaua (Karl) Ngaruaine Rouvi has "limited understanding" of his risks.
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Focus: Rena Joyce sentenced to life in prison
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Two men in hospital, one critical after fight in Papakura
Police were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.
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Chris Rock jokes about Will Smith slap at comedy show
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Young prisoner acquitted of jailhouse murder fails in appeal
The 22yo Killer Beez gang associate is serving a "crushing" sentence, his lawyer argued.
Brothel gunman on run: Auckland strip club boss 2nd person on shielding shooter charge
The late-night shooting in Auckland's CBD remains unsolved.
Teenage murder accused pleads guilty
Murder accused pleads guilty over death of Te Awamutu man in December.
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Spectator arrested after rugby sideline assault in Havelock North
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Countdown stabbing: Man jailed 13 years for frenzied knife attack
The man responsible for a knife attack at a Dunedin supermarket has been jailed.
100 teens in Wellington street brawl, throw cans at police
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