
Murder trial: Primary caregiver says she ‘blocked out’ memories of toddler’s bruises
Arapera Fia was covered in bruises when she arrived at Starship with a brain injury.
Arapera Fia was covered in bruises when she arrived at Starship with a brain injury.
The woman, who was Arapera Fia's primary caregiver, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Two-year-old Arapera Fia arrived at hospital covered in bruises and with a brain injury.
The defendant admitted to manslaughter but said he didn't deserve the label 'murderer'.
Trinity Oliver was killed in September 2021, but was it murder or manslaughter?
Teao Ida Wiki died after a house fire in September.
Prosecutors say Trinity Oliver, 16, was intentionally strangled in September 2021.
Defence lawyers acknowledge he caused the death of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver.
Emergency services are at the scene after a body was found in Manurewa.
The body of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver was found in Manurewa in September 2021.
Police were called to Manurewa after reports of gunshots.
There are reports of a large police presence blocking the entranceway to the gardens.
'What broke me was Rylee asking me if the kids were still coming.'
Name suppression remains in place for the 50-year-old who has been charged with murder.
The doughnut effect: Central city populations are falling, in some cases significantly.
At least one person has been injured in a late night crash in South Auckland.
A person suffered serious burns in a house fire in Manurewa, South Auckland, overnight.
Alleged armed robbery led to delays for flights at Auckland Airport.
Two international and three domestic flights were delayed coming into Auckland.
Nigel Fuatimu was 21 when he was beaten to death by strangers at a Manurewa park.
Prosecutors said a 7kg block was dropped on Fuatimu's head - "an act of pure hatred."
The person was transported to Auckland Hospital in critical condition
An international police investigation is underway to find family of the children.
NZ Police have confirmed they are working with Interpol and "overseas agencies".
Horrific case is being closely tracked by global audiences.
Prosecutors say Nigel Fuatimu was already unconscious when he was bashed with a brick.
Police still refuse to clarify how many victims were in the suitcases nearly a week on.
Nigel Fuatimu, 21, had been playing music and singing with friends prior to his death.
Police won't confirm whether anyone has died but reporter saw body being put in hearse.
'Nowadays officers go to work and they know that [getting assaulted] is a real risk.'