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Comancheros slaying: Life sentence for 'main guy' in Auckland execution

Man jailed for life after being given the green light for a execution-style killing.

Brutal invasion: Victim had 'no chance' against intruders

A Mangawhai man was badly beaten during a brutal home invasion.

'Evil, Ice Queen': The shock twist in teenage texting death scandal

Michelle Carter been described as an "ice queen", but there is another side to the story.

Terror attack accused applies to move trial out of Christchurch

The accused's lawyers have filed an application to have the trial moved.

Racist road-rage: Driver jailed for attack that fractured child's skull

A family picking blueberries soon became victims of a man who 'felt like killing'.

Woman king hit while smoking: Police appeal for info

'I know there are witnesses out there,' says victim seeking witnesses to violent assault.

'Cultural mistake': Chinese man who 'tweaked' boy's penis escapes conviction

Tweaking a boy's penis was an acceptable sign of affection in China, the Court heard.

Baby death: No arrests in case of deliberately harmed Auckland boy

No charges in Auckland toddler death case but police say they are still hunting killer.

Young man charged with murder following Taihape death

Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death.

'An evil act': Jealous stalker to appeal murder conviction

"Obsessed" man will appeal conviction after jury took just 40 minutes to find him guilty.

Nightclub shooter identified in rap video loses appeal

A YouTube rap video led to the identification of a South Auckland shooter.

Parents open up about the day grandad killed their young son

Stanley's devastated parents reveal they'll never forgive his Grandad who killed him.

Gunned down: No arrests a year after man shot while protecting girlfriend

No arrests a year after Hamilton man shot while protecting girlfriend from intruders.

No touching: Police cars to be fitted with new barriers to keep officers safe

Police cars to be fitted with new barriers preventing violence, spitting, unwanted contact

Man has life support accidentally cut off by wrong family

Two families in Chicago are suing after a disfigured man was falsely identified.

Father attacked his daughters with pepper spray. But this time they fought back

There was nothing unusual about the violence. This time the outcome was different.

Baby death: Auckland boy who died after suspected abuse identified

A 16-month-old boy who died after suffering non-accidental head injuries can now be named.

Accused teen stabber named before trial

A High Court trial is due to be held in October.