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Baby Poseidyn's hope for survival was slim from the start, Starship doctor says at murder trial
The child was just 10 months old when he died in September 2020.

Bottle ban: Glass gone at Mt Smart after league match mayhem
The days of stubbies in the stadium's corporate boxes have come to a bitter end.

Christchurch stabbing: Victim's police officer son supported by Fijian and NZ colleagues
The victim's son, Constable Epineri Tunidau, is a police officer based in Fiji.

How Jeffrey Epstein's other 'assistants' escaped the same fate as Ghislaine Maxwell
The name Sarah Kellen came up during the trial - yet she is still walking free.

Reports of gunshot injury: Homicide investigation after woman dies in Gisborne
'We're focused on piecing together the events leading up to the death': Police.

Dale Watene murder: Evidence from murder accused
Sandy Graham gave evidence in the High Court at Invercargill yesterday.

'I've got footage': Assault after bar hook-up video sent to girlfriend by staff
A kiss with a stranger lead to a punch in the head after footage of it was shared online.

Serious injuries after assault in room at Auckland backpackers
A crime scene investigation is under way in Hobson St, central Auckland.

'Mark of the beast': Bible fragment cited in bid to avoid driver licence photo
Orthodox Christian Stephen Butcher doesn't want his photo on his driver's licence.

'Get him!': Woman jailed for inciting 'shocking' attack
The woman encouraged the attack and was heard yelling and swearing at the victim.

'Accident waiting to happen': Judge offers leniency to gang member who fired gun during police standoff
What good has sentencing him to prison ever done for the recidivist? the judge asked.

Exclusive: 501's liquor licence bid declined despite Leo Molloy's support
"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.

'Hypocrisy' and 'gutless' silence slammed after murder of 5yo Malachi
Judge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.

'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail early
Samuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.

Police attend 'stabbing' incident at Auckland mall
One person sustained moderate injuries during the incident.

$4.9m of fraud and money laundering linked to cigarette smuggling
Man gets two years in jail for role in illegal operation.

Prison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'
Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.

Family of lynching victim Emmett Till seek justice after finding 1955 warrant
Till's family are calling for the arrest of a woman 67 years on from his brutal murder.

Bayden Williams father outside the High Court.
Outside court Lance Williams said it had been very hard on the family to hear in great detail what happened to his son that night. Video / NZ Herald

Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial
Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.

'Sting of the century': Man admits role in large-scale meth, cocaine import scheme
The man has been granted interim name suppression.

'Honeymoon killer' Rodney Fallowfield's daughter has been sent to prison
Tamara Charmaine Bryant, 33, appeared in the Dunedin District Court this week.

Use of Cell Buster pepper spray in prisons was unlawful - Judge
The pepper spray used in NZ prisons is marketed as "Making Grown Men Cry Since 1975".

Case of mum accused of murdering her three daughters back in court
Liané, Maya and Karla were found dead at their Timaru home.

'Angry': Review ordered into how murder-accused was released from mental health unit
Canterbury District Health Board has announced it is carrying out a review.

'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge says
Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.

'You just hit a cop': Handshakes and praise for teen's jaw-breaking attack on police
As the officer's 'dream job' hangs in the balance, the teen responsible has been jailed.

Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.

Stealing cars on TikTok: Social media account shows alleged crimes
Videos reflect trends of crime for 'likes'.

Case of mum accused of murdering her three daughters back in court
Liané, Maya and Karla were found dead at their Timaru home.

'Angry': Review ordered into how murder-accused was released from mental health unit
Canterbury District Health Board has announced it is carrying out a review.

'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge says
Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.

'You just hit a cop': Handshakes and praise for teen's jaw-breaking attack on police
As the officer's 'dream job' hangs in the balance, the teen responsible has been jailed.

Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.

Stealing cars on TikTok: Social media account shows alleged crimes
Videos reflect trends of crime for 'likes'.

Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.

Police Minister says desire for TikTok vids driving ram raids
Hipkins is considering dispersal orders to break up gang gatherings.

Man jailed for shooting ex-girlfriend's partner between the eyes
Krishan Dick-Karetai was sentenced for the attack which amounted to attempted murder.

Coroner confirms 2023 start for first phase of inquest into March 15 terror attacks
Victims hope for answers to lingering questions.

'Cowardly, shocking' prison assault: Mongrel Mob inmate stabs guard 12 times in face
It is the second serious shanking in a New Zealand prison this month.

'Akin to torture': Couple found guilty of elder abuse of man with dementia
The man was kept locked up at home most of each day.

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
The singer was found to have subjected young fans to systematic sexual abuse.

Funeral held for stabbing victim Laisa Waka Tunidau before repatriation
Her body will be returned to her homeland of Fiji today.

'Choose someone you trust': Lawyer fined $7500 in EPOA misuse case
Lawyer fined after another enduring power of attorney stole money, asset from donor.

Random killing of mother: Health Minister expresses condolences to grieving family
Documents show staffing crisis at Hillmorton was escalated by health officials in January.

'If I had a superpower': Girl wishes she could erase hundreds of rapes suffered
The girl was raped at least three times a week over a number of years.

One-woman prison riot: Convicted killer's damage spree costs $18,000
Three years after receiving her life sentence, Katrina Epiha has caused $18,370 damage.