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Hero mum doesn't remember attack

Husband of mother left with severe head injuries after she tried to stop a bag snatch says: "She is very sore and extremely tired."

Hero mum asks after kids

Hero mum-of-six Lucy Knight has asked about the welfare of her youngest children – her first brief sentences since undergoing brain surgery after a shocking daylight attack last week.

'I'm just blown away by the support'

The husband of Lucy Knight, the woman seriously hurt after intervening in an attempted bag snatch, says the response from the public has been mind-boggling.

$160k for hero Good Samaritan Lucy

Lucy Knight's family have spoken about her progress in hospital - and their gratitude to the public, who have donated more than $160,000 to help her recovery.

Accused teen to seek bail

A 17-year-old Manurewa youth charged over an attack on an Auckland mother of six who intervened in an alleged street robbery will seek bail tomorrow.

Bag snatch attack victim speaks to family

Bag snatch attack: Hero mum recovers

Family and friends of a mother of six who was beaten when she intervened in an attempted bag-snatch say they are not surprised she didn't hesitate to help someone else.

Swiss cold case accused granted bail

A Sri Lankan man accused of murdering a woman in Switzerland in 2000 has been released on bail.

Bag snatch attack: Arrest made

A 17-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the attack on good samaritan Lucy Knight yesterday afternoon.

Teen's prison sentence cut by half

A teenager who participated in a brutal, premeditated, armed hold-up has had a potentially lengthy prison term slashed because of his assistance to police.

Dairy stabbing: Teen accused seeks bail

A 13-year-old charged with the murder of a West Auckland shopkeeper faces a wait to find out whether he will get bail.

Hostel sex attack claims: More help sought

Police are continuing to call for more information relating to a string of suspected indecent assaults allegedly carried out by Northland lodge owner Michael Harris.

Multiple facial fractures after attack

A young man suffered multiple facial fractures when he was assaulted after a 21st birthday party at a Christchurch cricket club early this morning.

Tostee accused of attacking police

Gold Coast murder accused Gable Tostee is alleged to have assaulted police officers in the months before Kiwi woman Warriena Wright plunged from his balcony.

Kerre McIvor: Pistorius judge delivers justice

Judge Thokozile Masipa was contemptuous of Pistorius' snot and tears during his performance on the stand, writes Kerre McIvor.

Hostel rape claims: 'Kaitaia does not need this. We've had enough'

Eyes widen around Kaitaia when you ask about Michael Harris. Before Monday, he was known, but "not someone that noticeable". Since then, he has become infamous.

More victims come forward

Potential victims are still coming forward in the wake of the arrest of a Kaitaia lodge owner who has been charged with sexual assault.

Man jailed over 'tragic' manslaughter

A man who ran at a young dad outside a fundraising dance, kneeing him in the head and leading to a fall that killed him has been jailed for three years.