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Serious assault in Porirua

A man has been charged with attempted murder and sexual violation after a middle-aged woman suffered a "prolonged and serious" assault in Porirua, north of Wellington today.

Woman found dead in hostel

Police have arrested a man after a 38-year-old woman was found dead in an Invercargill hostel.

Murdered man's mother critically ill

Slain Gisborne man to return home to India

Trial for couple's long-term child abuse begins

Coroner confirms body is missing man Amandeep Singh

'Like living in a nightmare'

The family of a young Levin father stabbed to death on Friday night say the past four days have been like 'living in a nightmare'.

Social media speculation about stabbing 'incorrect'

Police examine victim's vehicle

Officers will today examine a car to look for clues over the death of Shalvin Prasad, who is believed to have been killed before being set alight.

Formal identification of man's body could take weeks

Guilty plea after woman's dog attacks toddler

Gisborne mayor calls for help to solve suspected murder

Post-mortem results due on Gisborne body

Accused taxi robbers in court

Friends shocked by discovery of body

Friends of a man believed to have been murdered initially thought he had been kidnapped and say they had all been prepared to contribute to whatever ransom demand was made.

Homicide inquiry continues into Kaiti Beach body

Verdict over murder of Kiwi in Thailand expected in March

Dead man planned to attend concert

Police believe a man whose body was found in Gisborne may have gone to the Rhythm and Vines music festival before he went missing almost a month ago.