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Cecilia Robinson: Sweden's challenge in moving away from its violence crisis
OPINION: Sweden now has the second-highest gun-related homicide rate per capita in Europe.
‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assault
Stevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.
Man, 60, charged over Auckland stabbing
The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday evening.
Watch: The brutal bar attack police didn't investigate
Bashed but where's the justice? Police launch fresh investigation into jug attack in bar.
Manhunt launched after Auckland stabbing
Police say the alleged offender took off in a vehicle.
Prominent musician accused of abuse in tears during ex-partner’s testimony
The musician says he acted in self-defence.
Police Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline cop
A police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly.
Police arrest 23yo after Wainuiomata assault
The alleged road rage incident happened about 10pm in a carpark on The Strand.
Coromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027
Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.
‘Stop, you’re gonna kill him’: Assault leaves man with skull fracture, brain bleed
Judge Tomlinson said the assault had 'homicide written all over it'.
Teen killers’ identities finally revealed, two years after road rage stab attack on stranger
The siblings were found guilty in May but continued to keep their identities secret.
Man accused of smothering child with a pillow after body taken to police
The murder accused took the child's body to Manukau Police Station last month.
‘Too much blood’: Birkenhead stabbing ‘done with intent’, local says
The victim is recovering in hospital after being critically injured.
‘Senseless loss’: Kiwi mum killed in Melbourne in suspected murder-suicide
Rachel McKenna, 35, was found dead at her home in Ascot Vale last Friday.
Liz Gunn lobbies high court judge to toss airport assault conviction
A District Court judge said her actions were 'hostile' and not socially acceptable.
'Forever 8': Women deny killing young boy in alleged assault
The pair accused of killing Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa plan to take the charges to trial.
Police respond to stabbing in Birkenhead
Police say the man was critically injured in a stabbing incident in Birkenhead. Video / Sylvie Whinray
'I see potential': One man's plea for gang member who was on meth by age of 9
Harley Hauraki resisted arrest, swinging a patu at officers during a police stop.
'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be released
Jameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.
Woman jailed for 156km/h crash that killed sister after Mother’s Day ‘bottomless brunch’
The driver had been pulled over once on the way home but was allowed to carry on.
Serial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beef
Serial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.
Ram-raid police brutality case: Girl, 14, punched twice as officers avoid conviction
The illegal confrontation took place during the heart of Auckland's ramraid epidemic.
'Left for dead': 12yo finds badly injured mobster dad in shed after hammer attack
The Mongrel Mob member's skull was shattered 'into minute pieces'.
Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14
The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.
Son pleads not guilty to murdering father in Massey driveway death
Aaren Wilson has been charged with the murder of Robert Wilson on December 10.
What happened to Tracey Ann Patient in cold case murder 49 years ago?
The death of the 13-year-old on January 29, 1976 led police to investigate 670 suspects.
Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
Man charged with manslaughter after hospital altercation
A 23-year-old man was due to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court today.
Friend recounts horror as NZ woman allegedly set on fire by ex in Australia
'I just sensed there was going to be danger when I saw him walk up the stairs.'
Police investigate death threats to referee after Arsenal red card
The referees' body reported online abuse targeting Michael Oliver's family to authorities.
'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at scene
Jamie Slater has been accused of fatally stabbing Whatitiri Whakaruru.
Star rapper had only a prop gun in shooting case, lawyer says
A$AP Rocky faces two assault charges involving ex-friend Terell Ephron.
Deaf, mental health patient's brutal attack over vapes leaves man needing face reattached
Raana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.