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The man accused of killing Laisa Waka Tunidau in random attack was in mental health care.
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Liané, Maya and Karla were found dead at their Timaru home.
New Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hour
The deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.
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Stealing cars on TikTok: Social media account shows alleged crimes
Videos reflect trends of crime for 'likes'.
Post-traumatic stress disorder rife among police - survey
Almost half of those surveyed had PTSD symptoms.
Woman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 years
Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.
Coroner confirms 2023 start for first phase of inquest into March 15 terror attacks
Victims hope for answers to lingering questions.
Funeral held for stabbing victim Laisa Waka Tunidau before repatriation
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Hipkins v Mitchell: Police Minister, National MP clash over police, 'patsy questions'
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'Huge concern': Nearly a third of adults were a victim of crime in 2021
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Revealed: Police used sound cannons against Parliament protesters
Two long range acoustic devices were deployed at the Parliament, document reveals.
'Irresponsible cowards': Auckland mayoral candidate, family nearly driven off the road
The hating has to stop, says Councillor Cathy Casey.
Death of woman found in Kau Bay 'not suspicious' - police
Death of woman found in Kau Bay 'not suspicious', say police.
Drug Foundation sets up testing pop-up as Fentanyl leaves 12 in hospital
Clinics in both Wellington and Masterton will be open in the following days.
Watch: Teen hurt trying to break up fight at NZ v Tonga league clash
A mother is calling on rugby league fans to act responsibly when out and about.
Body found in Auckland believed to be missing 91-year-old
'Police extend their sympathies to the man's friends and family at this difficult time.'
Five people injured, two seriously, in Clendon Park house fire
Five people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
'Somebody's daughter, sister or mother': Police ask for help identifying body found in sea
Police: 'It is vitally important we find out who she is as soon as possible.'
Plainclothes cop on unmarked bike hits Auckland highways
Dangerous drivers in the Super City be warned - police now have an unmarked bike.
Ben McIntosh Glen Eden murder: Fourth person charged amid homicide investigation
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Disabled man died in Mt Roskill after being coached to commit arson, court hears
Stephen Rhys Ewart died after accidentally setting himself on fire in 2017.
Loved mother killed in random attack: Accused was in mental health care
One community leader described the attack as "chilling" in its randomness.
Jarrod Gilbert: Alan Hall's life was ruined - those responsible must pay
OPINION: Integrity of criminal justice system demands rigorous inquiries into Hall case.
Police seek source after 12 hospitalised from powdered fentanyl
Fears the drug that killed 60,000 in North America last year is circulating in NZ.
Person dies after being hit by van down steep driveway in Auckland
Police have taped off a steep driveway on Keystone Ave.
'Horrific, traumatic and random': Homicide investigation after woman dies in Christchurch stabbing
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder after woman killed in random street attack.
Police shoot man in chest, stomach and limbs after 20-minute standoff
Standoff at Kaiapoi near Christchurch results in man hospitalised in stable condition.
Police appeal for information after two stabbings in Auckland CBD overnight
Police are investigating separate stabbing incidents in Auckland's CBD.
'I had to do something': Auckland retiree and cancer patient fought knife attacker
Kee Lee, 66, fought the Murrays Bay attacker.
Editorial: Running into harm's way
OPINION: Our editorial on the passers-by who halted a mass stabbing on the North Shore.
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'A hell of a fright': Murrays Bay stabbing victim speaks of terrifying attack
Attacker gave her "hell of a fright", woman says.