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Ruthless-Empire death: Family reveal extent of toddler’s injuries
Ruthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.
Is star witness a framing 'psychopath' or truthful about pair accused of murder, Crown asks
Angela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Ruthless-Empire: Police release photo of fabric found around toddler’s neck
Ruthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.
Privacy Commissioner asks police to pause future use of controversial DNA tool
Police are trialling the tool on two of the country's most high-profile cases.
Two critically injured following Christchurch motorbike crash
The two people were hospitalised following the crash on Saturday.
'Inhumane': Christchurch man filmed young man dying from MDMA overdose
The man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.
Intellectually disabled man with a history of violent and sexual offending given temporary accommodation
The man was homeless after doors closed on him.
Christchurch Men’s Prison inmate dies, sparking internal investigation
Corrections say there's no indication the man's death is suspicious.
Police respond to report of disorder at rural property in Canterbury
Police say they're attempting to engage with the occupants of the property.
Intellectually disabled man with a history of violent and sexual offending left homeless
The man’s lawyer says the longer he’s homeless the greater the chances he reoffends.
Body in the boot homicide: Alleged killer named
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of his own car.
‘You know what happened’: Officer's plea for truth in tragic Baby Ru case
The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.
'Absolutely dumbfounded': NZ entrepreneur to pay gran's $3k fine for chicken sandwich
The pensioner was 'overwhelmed' and in tears when she received the news.
'Get a permit': Oz border patrol defend $3k fine for Kiwi pensioner's chicken sandwich
Canterbury woman, June Armstrong, cried in airport after she was sprung with snack.
77yo stung $3k for 'forgotten' chicken sandwich at border
Pensioner distraught after paying stiff penalty for airport snack.
Killer Jeremy Powell accused of lying about moment he murdered pregnant mother
Angela Blackmoore was murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Killer Jeremy Powell denies lying about co-accused involvement in killing
Angela Blackmoore was murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Police ‘nearing the end’ of internal investigation into Auck uni student's murder by stalker
Farzana Yaqubi was murdered by her stalker.
Slain toddler Baby Ru allegedly had fabric wrapped around neck
The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.
Angela Blackmoore murder trial: Ex-husband tells of arranged killing
Young mum Angela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Baby Ru homicide: Police seeking hard drive holding CCTV footage from house
It comes after a police appeal for information about the car that took him to hospital.
Killer told friend he was 'high as a kite on MDMA' during confession
Angela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Slain toddler Ruthless-Empire’s birth to be officially registered with new name
Police appeal for more information on car used to take Baby Ru to hospital.
Ruthless-Empire's mother to make ‘new statement’, family says
It comes after a police appeal for information about the car that took him to hospital.
'This poor child suffered a violent death': Vehicle of interest in Baby Ru investigation
The toddler was living at a home on the Lower Hutt suburb of Taitā.
Auckland law student told police she was in ‘extreme fear’ of stalker 2 weeks before murder
Internal police documents reveal woman's fears before killing.
Seven youths arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
Arrests are the latest in a series of incidents involving youths in Christchurch.
'If you don’t, I’ll kill you': Jury hears of threatening call two days before murder
Angela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Police return to address where Baby Ru is believed to have suffered fatal injuries
The toddler was living at a home on the Lower Hutt suburb of Taitā.
Angela Blackmoore cold case: Man allegedly offered pair $10k for 'murder'
The young mum was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.
Why Forbes 30 under 30 star returned home to Blenheim
She started her first company at 17, now she's dedicating her career to help startups.
Family of Ruthless-Empire watching videos of toddler to keep his memory alive
Great aunt says it's cruel that all the whānau now have of toddler is memories.
Baby Ru killing: Family of Malachi Subecz speak out
Malachi Subecz was murdered by his caregiver in November 2021.
Exclusive: Ruthless-Empire's mum speaks out, says she was not involved in his death
Baby Ru's mum says she wants 'justice' for her son.
Teen killed by train had 'the most loving heart'
The teen's mum has spoken about her 'hilarious' son and his Asperger's syndrome.
West Coast regional councillor loses suppression bid over trespass charge
The controversial councillor allegedly trespassed on a property linked to his family.
Woman who lived at Ruthless-Empire's home wants to ‘defend myself and speak the truth’
The toddler suffered fatal blunt force injuries at the address.
Slain toddler’s family asked OT to uplift him amid concerns he was in ‘danger’
The relative alleged Baby Ru was 'in danger', and suggested he be uplifted 'asap'.
Ruthless-Empire homicide: Oranga Tamariki admits toddler was in its system
The agency is looking into whether there could have been interventions before his death.
Ruthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family says
The toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.
Masked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars
Douglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion, and robbed six pubs.
Who killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’
Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigation
Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
Mum says toddler allegedly found with baby wipe in mouth was ‘murdered’
Police say the toddler's death is unexplained.
Baby wipes in mouth of 'vibrant, happy' child who died, police investigate
Ruthless-Empire was the 'most vibrant, happiest child', his grand-aunt says.
Person critically injured following incident in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the incident in Riccarton on Thursday afternoon.
'Vibing along': Mum's tribute to teen fatally struck by train while listening to music
Shaun Reynolds, 18, died while 'vibing along to his music dancing along the train tracks'.
Teen was listening to music while walking along train tracks when he was killed
Shaun Reynolds, 18, died after he was hit by a train in Darfield yesterday.
School principal’s husband convicted sex offender who held woman at knifepoint
Parent calls for principal to resign and says situation displays 'poor judgment'.
Emails warn of ‘staffing crisis’ at Canterbury’s Forensic Mental Health Service
A staffer said they were providing care that was 'at best negligent, and at worst unsafe'.
Two companies sentenced after fatal Weka Pass crash that killed popular boat skipper
Julian Bruins Yates, 52, a skipper for Black Cat Cruises was killed in the crash.
One-armed hitchhiker killer Shane Hoko recalled to prison
Shane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.
Thin blue line: Is NZ’s top cop safe now National has won?
Potential Police Minister and Commissioner have 'different views' on direction of force.
Doctor accused of trying to murder partner, also questioned about first husband's death
File reveals what Shelagh Dawson told police, photos of prescription drugs.