George Floyd's death shows 'open wound' of US racism, Biden says
He also took a dig at Trump: "No time for incendiary tweets. No time to incite violence."
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Protests over George Floyd's death spread through US
Protests erupt around US after death of George Floyd; police officer charged with murder.
Murderer Phillip Smith denied parole
He won't appear before the Parole Board for another two years.
Police, ambulance called after man arrives bleeding and injured at Titirangi Mobil
A west Auckland house is under police guard following the incident.
Police seek two men who fled after Kilbirnie assault
Hunted pair assaulted two people - one seriously - and then fled.
Desert Rd killing: One of four accused pleads not guilty
A tip-off in March led police to the grisly discovery of human remains near Tongariro.
One-year-old killed at Auckland address, nearby police officer tried in vain to revive child
"There's been a tragedy across the road."
House of horrors: Tortured teen's final moments will 'haunt' family
"I am unable to comprehend, and shudder, when I think of the violence she endured."
House of horrors: Duo jailed for life for torture and murder of Auckland teen
Dimetrius Pairama was tortured over several hours before being given a chilling choice.
Ahmaud Arbery was overcoming obstacles, family says
For Ahmaud Arbery, the young black man shot and killed in Georgia in February, running was about staying in shape and contemplating his next move. Video / AP
Man accused of murdering baby during lockdown offers no plea
The 3-month-old died after allegedly being assaulted at a South Auckland home.
Two women sexually assaulted by stranger at party while sleeping
Man is believed to be linked also to an Auckland 2016 sexual assault.
Desert Rd homicide: Duo appear in court, detectives expect to make more arrests
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
Focus: A shallow grave near the Desert Road
Focus: Buried in a shallow grave near the Desert Road. Two men have now been charged with murder in relation to Ricky Wang’s disappearance. Video / File
Death at a party: Man admits murdering Australian deportee
The murder victim had spent time at a detention camp on Christmas Island.
Man jailed for cruel assault on disabled brother
Defendant argued his brother should take some of the blame for the beating.
Murder charge laid after woman found dead in Te Anau motel
Police found the body of a woman last night.
Man charged over Melbourne mum Ella Price's murder
It comes after a week-long manhunt to find Barbaro ended after a stand-off in Sydney.
Important work from Christchurch Call continues
COMMENT: A year after the Christchurch call, it's clear the only way forward is together.
Mum found dead in Auckland house: Police murder inquiry
Police say they are speaking to a number of people after the discovery of the body.
Epsom brothel homicide: Murder accused appears in High Court
Police found gentlemen's club manager Zion Gutnik dead in March.
Woman, 28, charged with man's murder in Tokoroa
A homicide investigation is under way after a man was found dead in Tokoroa.
US man's death raises echoes of racial terror legacy
The shooting in Georgia is drawing comparisons to a much darker period of US history.
Royal Commission investigating Chch mosque attacks needed lockdown extension
Official documents show the Royal Commission wasn't on track to meet its April deadline.
Suspected gang-related assault: Two arrested in Palmerston North
Two people were arrested following the incident overnight in Palmerston North.
Cold case: Third Angela Blackmoore murder accused appears in court
Angela Blackmoore was stabbed 39 times in her house in 1995.
'Everyone else knew before I did': Grieving son on mum's violent death
The 29-year-old accused is yet to enter a plea.
Focus: Police address media in relation to the death of a woman in Mt Roskill
Focus: Police detective Scott Armstrong addresses media in relation to the death of a woman at an address on May Road, Mt Roskill. Video / Dean Purcell
Canada mass shooting started with assault on girlfriend
The shooting erupted from an argument between the gunman and his girlfriend, police say.
Parole declined: Man who killed daughter does not want to return to 'risky' haunts
A man who shot his toddler daughter dead will remain in prison until at least August.
She spent 15 years in prison for commissioning a gang member to murder a man. Now she's out
Maney granted parole after Parole Board hearing by teleconference.
'He snapped': Dead man's family not angry at police after shooting
Hitesh Lal was shot dead by police but his family say they are not angry at the officer.
Man shot dead by police fought with brother over Fiji property before rampage
The man shot dead by police had a long-running feud with family over a Fiji property.
David Tamihere's double-murder case heading back to court
David Tamihere was convicted in 1990 of the murder of two Swedish tourists.