High risk: Man who murdered wife with underwear too dangerous for parole
A man who strangled his wife to death with her underwear will stay in prison.
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Irish dancer Adrian Murphy had a big influence on New Zealand's dance community.
Police investigate message left near Christchurch mosque
Message on footpath outside Masjid An-Nur is being taken 'very seriously', police say.
Revealed: Former Breakers star punched Aussie rugby pro outside Auckland bar
The punches outside an Auckland bar drew blood, court documents say.
Inside the tortured mind of the girl who beheaded mum
The 25yo was found bloodied, with her mum's severed head nearby. What led to the tragedy?
'Horrifying' video highlights Queenstown's violence problem
Rising street violence is fuelled by booze, drugs - and maybe visiting Kiwis, locals say.
Air force staffer arrested after colleague injured, hospitalised
The incident occurred about 1am on Thursday at the Whenuapai Air Force base.
Focus Live: Body found on Dunedin beach
An investigation has been launched after a body was discovered on Tomahawk Beach in Dunedin. Video / Will Trafford
'Nothing is going to bring Sean back': Sisters of murdered Aussie speak out
Sean McKinnon's sisters have shared their thoughts on today's sentencing.
Body in burnt-out car: Accused loses suppression, pleads not guilty
Palmer Edward Marsters appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.
East Auckland house blaze: Two fire murder accused denied bail
Two men charged after Wiremu Arapo's death will spend Christmas behind bars.
Elizabeth Zhong case: Lawyer complained of 'scene' caused by company dispute
Allegations business contacts caused a 'scene' and racked up needless costs.
Aliya Danzeisen: Chch mosque attacks could have been prevented
Opinion: We have roles and responsibilities as a nation after the Christchurch attack.
'Brutal': Father arrested as two children found beheaded
The father, a personal trainer described as "mellow" and "reliable", has been arrested.
Youth brawl, disorder reported in suburb
Contrary to witness reports, police did not believe the incident was gang-related.
What sex worker told son after fatal fire
The woman called her son from the police station after she allegedly set a house on fire.
Gaming-obsessed dad shakes son to death
A young father who fatally shook his seven-week-old son had an 'extraordinary addiction'.
Party attack: 'Am I really free?' - man's 19 months of anguish before case canned
A man spent more than 19 months on bail, but charges were dismissed after just one day.
The rise of gangs, drugs and guns in Auckland: 355 people shot
Surging gun violence is being blamed on gang warfare, drugs and organised crime.
Elizabeth Zhong killed at home before being put in car boot - police
Team of detectives working on investigation into Auckland woman's death.
Sex worker slaying: Psychotic killer should not have been left alone
Kaine Van Hemert was due to be admitted to a mental health facility later that day.
Will Govt appoint a dedicated minister for mosque attacks response?
Official report into terror attack will be released next week: 5 key things to expect.
Former Kiwi councillor accused of killing wife faces third trial
Peter Beckett has been through two murder trials and now faces further legal battles.
Focus Live: Fugitives found after Wellsford shooting
The man and woman wanted over fatal Wellsford shooting located by police. Video / Will Trafford
Policeman lied to protect brother charged with assaulting two neighbours
"A clear attempt by the officer to protect his brother by minimising his actions."
Wellsford homicide: Region-wide hunt for suspects - man, 45 and woman, 21
The shooting victim has been named as Zane Smith, 37, of Rodney.
Desert Rd homicide: Accessory to murder loses appeal
Sentence was appropriate and not manifestly excessive, rules judge.
Focus Live: Wellsford murder - Police searching for two still on the run
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Businesswoman believed murdered had held investor seminars in China
Police say scene examination expected to last until end of the week.
Ōtara baby homicide case: Man pleads not guilty
The 5-month-old baby boy died on October 22.
Elizabeth Zhong homicide: Mystery foreign backers financed film company deal - accountant
Neighbour surprised no arrest yet in murder case.
Victim's high school sweetheart speaks of 'unfathomable' journey following attack
The partner of a man almost killed in a bar attack has spoken about her heartbreak.
Body-in-boot murder: Woman's businesses in trouble before death
Caveats and liquidations mounted in dead woman's empire with creditors owed more than $5m.
West Auckland bar assault: Victim awake, family holding out for 'miracle' recovery
A man beaten badly during a bar assault in Kumeu is now awake and stable.