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Miramar homicide: Divers scouring coastline

Jury retires in Rae Portman trial

The jury in the High Court at Auckland has retired to consider its verdict in the case of two men on trial over the murder of Rae Portman.

Female serial killer's admission stuns court

Accused had 'no reason' to kill victim

The man accused of killing Rae Portman claims the defendant had no reason to kill her, according to his lawyer.

Officers cleared of assaulting woman in her bedroom

Two police officers accused of assaulting a woman in her Auckland home have been discharged without conviction.

Child-killer's next parole hearing put off

Notorious child-killer Peter Holdem has had his jail term extended by three years, to at least 29 years behind bars, to make him one of New Zealand's longest serving convicts.

Parole denied for convicted child murderer

Man arrested after violent sex attack on pensioner

Police investigating Wikaira murder find firearm in river

Homicide inquiry after woman found

A homicide investigation has been launched after the body of a 37-year-old woman, described by neighbours as "bubbly" was found in a Wellington suburb.

Roast Busters: 63k call for action

More than 63,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the Prime Minister to take action over the Roast Busters.

Misogynistic attitudes 'endemic' in NZ

Sexual abuse support groups, anti-violence campaigners and health practitioners have spoken out in support of victims and to condemn violence against females, in the wake of the Roast Busters revelations.

Elderly attacks spark appeal for support

A string of attacks on the elderly has prompted an appeal to support one of society's most vulnerable groups.

Roast Busters: Cops could've done more

The country's top cop has conceded police could have gone public about the Roast Busters scandal earlier.

Farewell to a 'fast angel'

An angel on a very fast motorcycle ... that's how a friend described student Tarun Asthana who died after being assaulted in Auckland last week.

Pukekohe couple tied up and robbed

An elderly couple were assaulted and tied up in a brutal home invasion in Pukekohe last night.

Sightings of man wanted for sexual assault of elderly woman

Several witnesses have reported seeing a man who matches the description of a suspect wanted wanted in relation to the attack and sexual violation of an 87-year-old woman.

Jealousy, rage and control behind balcony murder trial