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Killer's jail term reduced

A man who killed his friend with a punch and then buried him in a shallow grave has had his jail term reduced on appeal.

Boy's gay sister: School ignored me

The sister of the 11-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a classmate in the head with scissors has complained to the Ministry of Education about the school.

Arrest made in Hall homicide case

Police investigating the homicide of Wanganui man Brett Hall have arrested and charged a man with his murder.

Forgiveness for school stabbing

The family of an 11-year-old boy stabbed with a pair of classroom scissors have forgiven the child police believe was responsible for inflicting the life-threatening injury, a relative says.

Prisoner jailed for assault on prosecutor

Surrounded by five security guards and with his hands cuffed together, prisoner Damian Karl Wereta made no attempt today to escape the courtroom dock.

'A big hole in our lives'

The mother of an eight month old Hamilton boy who died following head injuries received at home has released a statement.

Suspect yet to be questioned

The child alleged to have stabbed his classmate in the head with scissors still hasn't been formally interviewed by police.

Grieving mum: 'I wish they were dead'

A grieving father is stunned at the sentences handed to three men responsible for his son's death, while the victim's mother says she wishes the offenders were dead instead.

Chaplain bashed saving 'God's money'

A hospital chaplain was assaulted with a box cutter and a stick after telling a man attempting to rob his collection boxes, "You can't take God's money".

Baby assault accused's tears in court

A man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby who has since died will reappear in court later this week.

Baby who suffered critical injuries dies

A baby boy in Hamilton who was airlifted to Starship Children's hospital with critical injuries on Sunday has died.

Man in court over critically injured 8-month-old

A man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby has been remanded in custody to reappear tomorrow.

Man held after baby critically injured

A woman ran to her neighbour's house to find a critically ill baby going purple and his eyes rolling in his head yesterday.

Boys' parents also on crim charges

The parents of both boys charged over the death of a dairy owner are in jail or facing active criminal charges.

Mourners farewell slain dairy owner

Slain shopkeeper Arun Kumar was cremated today as hundreds of mourners gathered to remember him.

'I'll never hug my son'

Angry parents say justice system is protecting boys whose attack after rugby ended their 15-year-old’s life

Dairy stabbing: Accused's gran 'sad for family'

The grandmother of a 13-year-old charged with murdering Arun Kumar says her thoughts are with the dairy owner's family.

Teen admits assault on schoolboy

An Auckland teenager has admitted his role in attacking schoolboy Stephen Dudley and will be sentenced in August.