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Strangled: A tale of two women, domestic violence, terror and survival
Two women share their stories of survival after being strangled and attacked by partners
A Moment In Crime: 61 seconds of horror - The Ashburton Winz murders
Episode 12 of NZME podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Ashburton Winz murders.
The case that haunts me: Private investigator on Kiwi's mystery London death
Lee Sheppard disappeared while on a working holiday in London in January 2003
Teenage boy brutally beaten while out jogging in Auckland park
Young runner who was attacked needed 40 stitches in his face, and dentistry work.
How TikTok helped US woman catch alleged killer - her own father
Sarah Turney was sure her father killed her sister. It took TikTok to break the case.
Epstein accuser calls Ghislaine Maxwell a 'liar'
"I don't understand why we are protecting someone who hides behind mummy's skirt."
Death penalty sought for US man convicted of killing pregnant wife
Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his heavily pregnant wife, Laci, in 2002.
Instant death: The man who shot his 'best friend' in the face
'He did not realise the shotgun was loaded... before he pulled the trigger'.
Behind palace walls: What the Ghislaine Maxwell files mean for Prince Andrew
Following the unsealing of court papers, Nigel Cawthorne reads between the redacted lines.
'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking clues
Judy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.
Man dies after turning up at hospital with critical injuries
Inquiries are underway to determine the circumstances that led to the man's injuries.
Shearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashing
Christopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.
Spies, lies and an unsolved mystery: Top investigator on the case which haunts him
Private investigator reveals how he solved the disappearance of Lee Sheppard in new book.
Man found guilty on serious physical, sexual violence charges
The verdicts were delivered today at the High Court at Auckland.
Maketū murder accused showed 'unreal' aggression, chewed through spit mask
Murder accused Aaron Izett showed 'unreal' strength during his arrest, a witness says.
Disgruntled tenant's revenge caused chemical burn
Aida Rolon didn't intend to harm her landlord with the bleach trick.
'Why don't we try iwi?': Meng Foon pushes for Māori-run prisons
The way prisons are run is not effective for Māori, the Race Relations Commissioner says.
Gruesome attack caught on video: 'He was laughing while stabbing the seal'
A 20-year-old man had been charged with cruelty and ill-treatment of an animal.
Dilworth School investigation: Fourth accused loses name suppression - but cannot be identified, yet
The hearing took place at Auckland High Court today.
Crime capital: New figures show city tops country
Why Rotorua has come out one of the worst in the country in crime statistics.
Kiwi woman suspected of Islamic State terrorism plan fights to get her passport back
The woman had her passport cancelled because of fears she was a terrorist threat.
Witness: Maketū murder accused was 'pretty mad and stupid'
Aaron George Izett, 38, is on trial defending a charge of murdering his 2yo daughter.
Family tried to take slain toddler from murder accused, court hears
The great grandparents of a child killed in Maketū say they had concerns for her welfare.
Former manager of Wellington musicians accused of sexual assault speaks out
The women who have come forward feel grateful for the wave of support, an advocate says.
Closing arguments heard in trial over abusive relationship
"You are going to die today," woman recalls her partner telling her.
Dr Evil: 'You're a sexual predator' - Victim to psychiatrist
Teenage victim of psychiatrist's sexual abuse gives insightful account of harrowing case.
Wellington man believes he prevented music scene attack
A social media post has prompted more accusations and details of survivors' experiences.
Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.
Police appeal for sightings of van involved in motorcycle crash
The van, a light blue people mover-type with a broken rear window, fled the scene.
Focus Live: At least 60 sexual assault allegations made against Wellington musicians
Detective Inspector John van den Heuvel revealed there are at least 60 sexual assault allegations made against Wellington musicians. Video / Melissa Nightingale
'Move this off social media': 12 detectives investigate sex assault allegations against Wellington musicians
Police reassure complainants they will treat them with sensitivity.
Wellington man believes he prevented music scene attack
A social media post has prompted more accusations and details of survivors' experiences.
Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.
Police appeal for sightings of van involved in motorcycle crash
The van, a light blue people mover-type with a broken rear window, fled the scene.
Focus Live: At least 60 sexual assault allegations made against Wellington musicians
Detective Inspector John van den Heuvel revealed there are at least 60 sexual assault allegations made against Wellington musicians. Video / Melissa Nightingale
'Move this off social media': 12 detectives investigate sex assault allegations against Wellington musicians
Police reassure complainants they will treat them with sensitivity.
'I'm not sure what triggered that': Man Tasered, removed from courtroom
An Invercargill man had to be Tasered and removed from court after he started acting up.
'I loved him more than ever': Wife watched heroic husband tackle mosque shooter on livestream
Naeem rushed at the gunman until he was within feet of the man.
South Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appeal
Nearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.
NZ firefighter 'fatally bashed' after being struck by ute in Australia
It's believed a couple returned to the scene after hitting Ian Pullen and bashed his head.
Bashed, burned, shot, amputated: Men jailed for torture 'like Tarantino movie'
Pair jailed after admitting kidnapping, torture of man who had pinky finger amputated.
'I have never been so scared in my life'
'A piece of me died that night and I lost my fighting spirit.'
Firearms incident in Christchurch: Police seeking witnesses after vehicle shot at
The alleged offenders left the area in a vehicle.
Alleged juror bias: Supreme Court throws out rapists' appeal, claim juror tainted verdict
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal based on claims a juror knew rape-accused man
Text messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rape
He had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.
'Dangerous' man Mathew Kidman wanted by police
Matthew Kidman has a number of warrants for his arrest.
Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they want
A seemingly innocuous email could have nefarious intentions.