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Mental health concerns raised in unrelated Northland murder cases
The men were unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health.
Police treating Wellington man Simon Bird’s death as a homicide
The 65-year-old was found dead outside his home in the suburb of Northland on Tuesday.
‘Disconcerting, unnerving’: Anger at German backpacker’s alleged gang rapists getting bail
The victim was allegedly bundled into a van on Auckland's K Rd on New Year's Day.
MMA fighter death: Why an Auckland man’s conviction was secretly tossed
Darren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.
Death of ‘true gentleman’ in Wellington treated as unexplained
Tributes for Simon Bird flooded social media on Wednesday night.
British couple in suspected murder-suicide were a scientist and teacher
The British couple, Ben and Claire Anderson, were found in their Wellington home.
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.
Injured man appears in court after allegedly ramming police with child in car
Five police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.
‘Ultimate betrayal’: Man jailed for killing mother for insurance
He forged documents for a $550,000 insurance payout.
‘Cold-blooded assassination’: Death penalty sought in CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione allegedly killed healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in cold blood.
Backpacker allegedly gang-raped by three men in ‘horrific’ Auckland CBD attack
Three men are before the court jointly charged with rape.
'You didn’t care if you hurt him': Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damage
The mother insisted she only tried to wake the baby with a simple shake.
Man charged with two counts of murder in Hamilton is named
Emergency services were called to Beatty St in Melville, Hamilton, at 4.30am on March 15.
'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.