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Erin Patterson's phone records analysed in triple-murder trial
Records suggest possible visits to death cap mushroom sites in April and May 2023.
Diddy trial: Ventura's former best friend alleges hammer, choking incidents
Kerry Morgan also testified Ventura lost her 'confidence' and 'sparkle' while with Combs.
Second man charged in UK assault case involving Chris Brown
Brown was remanded in custody until June 13 over a 2023 assault in London.
'Armed police, open the door': Cinema cleared as officers sweep mall; man arrested, one on run
Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.
'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner
Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.
Teen claims she was kicked in the head for not handing over her $700 hoodie
But the other teen claims she ended up with the hoodie after a mutual clothing swap.
Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
The optical nerve of Rushdie's eye was severed in the 2022 attack.
'Longstanding antipathy': Man stabbed cop in the head so hard the knife broke
Vaughan Elliot Subritzky has been jailed for the stabbing of a police officer.
Salman Rushdie's attacker faces sentencing for 2022 stabbing
Rushdie was stabbed about 10 times with a six-inch blade during the event.
Papakura schools out of lockdown after attack, hunt continues for assailant
An injured person has been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
Homicide investigation launched after crash kills 30yo woman
Police were alerted to the Hamilton incident at 9.30am.
Why man who fatally mowed down cop says he's not guilty
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Hinton, age 38.
Graphic photos shown as Diddy’s ex testifies in sex trafficking trial
Cassie feared blackmail videos would ruin her singing career.
Menendez brothers eligible for parole after re-sentencing
A parole board decision is set for next month, with a hearing on June 13.
One person seriously injured in midnight fight in Katikati
Those involved in the fracas left the scene before police arrived.
'Any info': Father's plea for help in son's stabbing case
Grieving high school students urged to talk about their sorrow after teen's death.
Man shot partner in the face while on bail for hammer attack on gang member
Aramu Rangi is now serving two prison sentences, totalling 12 years.
'Unfair': Father who beat, murdered baby girl says trial should have been aborted
Michael Topp is appealing his conviction and sentence for murder.
Menendez brothers resentenced over parents' murders, parole possible
An LA judge resentenced the Menendez brothers to 50 years to life, allowing parole.
Teen accused of murdering US student at Auckland bus stop pleads not guilty
Not guilty pleas were entered through lawyers.
Napier homicide: Hunt continues for teen's killer
Police forensics team and detectives continue to comb Onekawa properties in the hunt for Kaea Karauria's killer. Video / Neil Reid
Seven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant named
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.
Man who impregnated girl after meeting at her 15th birthday party jailed
The pair ran away together and lived in a car parked at a campground.
'Kill him': Crown alleges woman's Facebook messages incited man's murder
But the woman's lawyer said the murder would have happened regardless.
'Cold sweats': Why ex-real estate star wants out of prison after 'life-altering' attack
The Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.
Why Gypsy Rose Blanchard is protecting her daughter from the spotlight
Gypsy Rose tells the Herald about parenting, protecting her baby and plans after parole.
Roger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime rates
OPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.