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Inside the tortured mind of the girl who beheaded mum

The 25yo was found bloodied, with her mum's severed head nearby. What led to the tragedy?

'Horrifying' video highlights Queenstown's violence problem

Rising street violence is fuelled by booze, drugs - and maybe visiting Kiwis, locals say.

Air force staffer arrested after colleague injured, hospitalised

The incident occurred about 1am on Thursday at the Whenuapai Air Force base.

Focus Live: Body found on Dunedin beach

An investigation has been launched after a body was discovered on Tomahawk Beach in Dunedin. Video / Will Trafford

'Nothing is going to bring Sean back': Sisters of murdered Aussie speak out

Sean McKinnon's sisters have shared their thoughts on today's sentencing.

Body in burnt-out car: Accused loses suppression, pleads not guilty

Palmer Edward Marsters appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.

East Auckland house blaze: Two fire murder accused denied bail

Two men charged after Wiremu Arapo's death will spend Christmas behind bars.

Elizabeth Zhong case: Lawyer complained of 'scene' caused by company dispute

Allegations business contacts caused a 'scene' and racked up needless costs.

Aliya Danzeisen: Chch mosque attacks could have been prevented

Opinion: We have roles and responsibilities as a nation after the Christchurch attack.

Will Govt appoint a dedicated minister for mosque attacks response?

Official report into terror attack will be released next week: 5 key things to expect.

Former Kiwi councillor accused of killing wife faces third trial

Peter Beckett has been through two murder trials and now faces further legal battles.

Focus Live: Fugitives found after Wellsford shooting

The man and woman wanted over fatal Wellsford shooting located by police. Video / Will Trafford

Policeman lied to protect brother charged with assaulting two neighbours

"A clear attempt by the officer to protect his brother by minimising his actions."

Wellsford homicide: Region-wide hunt for suspects - man, 45 and woman, 21

The shooting victim has been named as Zane Smith, 37, of Rodney.

Desert Rd homicide: Accessory to murder loses appeal

Sentence was appropriate and not manifestly excessive, rules judge.

Focus Live: Wellsford murder - Police searching for two still on the run

Serene Tilsley and Desmond Bourne are wanted in relation to the murder of Zane Smith near Wellsford on Saturday. Video / Will Trafford

Businesswoman believed murdered had held investor seminars in China

Police say scene examination expected to last until end of the week.

Ōtara baby homicide case: Man pleads not guilty

The 5-month-old baby boy died on October 22.