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No parole hearing for man who sexually violated, killed stepdaughter
Sahara Baker-Koro was killed in 2010 by her mother's boyfriend Kerry Charles Ratana.

'I made her look like that:' Man who beat woman for a month boasts about her injuries
Ford Tutaki beat and tortured the woman for a month before help arrived.

Grace Millane handbag appeal: Northland women stepping up to help out
The appeal was started in memory of Grace Millane, who was murdered in 2018.

'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaults
Jainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.

Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner
Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.

‘King hit:’ Woman who tried to walk away from aggressive partner knocked to ground
Judge: 'No woman should ever feel unsafe when they are with their partner'.

Kiwi in Brisbane fighting for life after ex-partner sets her on fire
A GoFundMe page for her family has already raised $22,000.

Editorial: Latest research on Kiwi kids highlights a national shame
OPINION: The research paints a grim picture of childhood in New Zealand.

Violence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absence
A witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.

Wellington family harm incident ends with tasered man in critical condition
The man was armed and threatened a woman and small child, police say.

Man with 11 children, 163 convictions loses bid for early jail release
David Bagley already had his sentence reduced for his treatment in state care as a child.

'Black mark on our country': Two children allegedly murdered in tragic start to 2025
'We’ve got to do something to turn it around. It’s just not good enough.'

Man accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for now
Suspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing.

‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder charge
A man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.

Man charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton
34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton.

Homicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedy
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton.

Man who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout named
Police have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.

Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.

Rāhui updated after body found in Ōhope
Local iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.

Missing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family says
The family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.

Person in critical condition after man assaults relative, police officers in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after two family members fought in Clendon.