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Whether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debated
The 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.
‘He was alone and unarmed’: MDMA deal ends with murder
One man was killed and another stabbed after a $150 drug deal went wrong.
'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deaths
Sahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.
Police appeal over car, clothes related to Miramar aggravated burglary
Police are interested in information about a white cap and women's gumboots from scene.
Mother’s plea after disabled son beaten in street attack
The victim’s family is seeking witnesses to the daylight attack.
Written in blood: Dad’s girlfriend leaves chilling message after toddler’s brutal murder
'I deserve justice,' says little girl's grieving mother.
‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby
The three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.
‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcycle
People raced to help a husband and wife who were sent 'flying' in a motorcycle collision.
Man charged with murder in Christchurch social housing death
Tyrone Munns was found critically injured at Innes Court flats on March 9.
‘At least 10cm’: Witness describes horror of Amsterdam stabbing
A bystander overpowered the suspect, who was then arrested.
‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit couple
The motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.
'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brick
He and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.
Man accused of axe attack on police station faces court
Mark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.
Man charged with murder after Kawerau death
The accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.
‘Excessive self-defence’: NZ musician sentenced for biting ex-girlfriend
The man was convicted of two family violence charges last month.
Alleged Miramar home intruder to keep name secret for now
The man is accused of burgling a home while armed with a knife.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strike
The 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.
Quadruple shooting: Judge notes teen’s ‘troubling mindset’ after one killed, three injured
Destry Watts buried the alleged murder weapon in his partner's yard.
‘Come out for a 187’: Did Crips gang leader green-light murder hit from behind bars?
A US gangs expert said '187' was a reference to the California penal code for murder.
‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attacked
She and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.
'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack
Mitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.
‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damage
The woman has previously lost a child and said she was worried what people would think.
Homicide investigation launched after man found with head injuries in Wellington
Police have established the victim suffered his injuries from an assault.
Man alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be named
Charles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.
Watch: ‘Incredibly frightening’: Footage captures moment man shot in broad daylight
Chilling footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a 'targeted' attack.
‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court
Two relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.
‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shooting
Two men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.