Man has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammer
Ryan Wenzlick slept on the floor beside the couple before the unprovoked attack.
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Man who killed partner in front of children declined early release
Matakaua Rouvi, 62, appeared to have unrealistic expectations about his release.
Police gun buyback planned for February
The three-month programme will be based at police stations by appointment.
Two women charged in relation to Karori man's fatal shooting
A woman has been charged with murder and another accused of being party to it.
Police confirm 55yo father and 15yo son killed in Hāwera double homicide
Police found Stephen Frost and his son Regan Frost-Lawn dead on Monday morning.
Fatal Wellsford shooting: Man denies murder
Not guilty pleas were entered today in the High Court at Auckland.
Body buried in backyard: Memorial for Christchurch homicide victim to be held this week
The funeral for alleged murder victim Martin Berry will be held this week in Whanganui.
Murder charge after double homicide in Hāwera, Taranaki
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Masters champion arrested after global manhunt
Two-time major champion Angel Cabrera set to be extradited to Argentina.
Woman tried to carjack a nun while drunk and high on LSD
The male victim suffered cuts and bruises, and the nun was left with a cracked rib.
Melbourne family deaths: Last days before mum's fatal act
Neighbours are piecing together the events that unfolded before the tragedy.
Teenage father shot 'unwanted daughter'
Logan Kruckenberg-Anderson decided he did not want to care for his newborn baby.
NZ man dies after being punched at New Year party in US
Tensions and allegations at NYE party before New Zealand man believed fatally attacked.
Body buried in backyard: Woman in court on murder charge
It is understood the woman, Rena Joyce, was the victim's partner.
Woman to appear in court today after dead man found at Christchurch property
Police would like to hear from anyone who had contact with the occupants since Christmas.
Bay of Islands homicide victim named as police seek fight footage
A fight in a town 11km away may hold vital clues in a fatal late-night stabbing in Ōpua.
'Good old Johnny': The psycho killer who appeared on a hit TV game show
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Kane Wayman homicide: Fourth person in court charged with Christchurch murder
A fourth person has appeared in court charged in relation to Kane Wayman's murder
Fourth person charged with murder over Christchurch homicide
Christchurch Police have arrested a fourth person following the death of Kane Wayman.
Police officer assaulted, woman arrested after incident at popular Coromandel pub
Police said they were attending a family harm-related matter outside the premises.
Christchurch homicide: Third suspect arrested and charged with murder
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Parnell backpackers assault: Dispute between tenants ends in stabbing
Three people were covered in blood and screaming at each other, witnesses said.
US court clears way for execution of woman who cut baby from womb
Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, could be executed in 10 days.
Man and woman arrested in Chch homicide investigation, victim named
Police have arrested two people in relation to the homicide; they are due in court today.
Woman charged over death of man in Kawerau
A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.
Man in intensive care after head kicked during fight
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Man critically injured: Police appeal for information after Christchurch assault
Police are seeking information on an attack at a Bishopdale address last night.
Police seek witnesses after radio host stabbed in driveway
Auckland Sikh radio host Harnek Singh has been attacked twice this year.
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Hariroa Williams has been jailed despite having a month-old baby at home.