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NZ man in 'horrific' attack

A Kiwi accused of dragging a sex worker behind a van in a "horrific" attack in Canada is believed to have fled there after removing his electronic monitoring bracelet while on home detention in NZ.

Pallbearer charged with kidnapping

The man charged with kidnapping Rae Portman was her pallbearer and bestfriend's husband.

Dive Squad completes search in murder case

Tragedy in a picture-perfect Kiwi family

Christine Bristol's husband killed himself and their 3 daughters, a tragedy resulting in a law protecting kids of violent relationships. A new bill could change that.

Sex assault: Kiwi charged

A New Zealander has been charged over the alleged abduction of a sex worker in Canada where a woman was tied up and dragged behind a van.

Murder victim farewelled

Road construction worker George Taiaroa who was shot dead by a passing motorist this week was farewelled by whanau and friends today.

Why an innocent man would confess

Twenty years ago Teina Pora was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett, but doubts over his conviction grow.

Portman suspect in court

The lawyer for a man charged with kidnapping Rae Portman, who was later found dead, says his client has fears for his safety.

Man in court over alleged Ironman road rage

A Taupo dairy farmer charged with intentionally injuring an Ironman cyclist in an alleged road rage attack reappeared in the Taupo District Court today.

Fiji guards sacked over torture video

Three prison guards in Fiji have been sacked over a video of detainees being beaten and tortured.

Hurt teen complains to police watchdog

A Hamilton teen who claims police pushed her to the ground before dragging her face down from a party has complained to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

Nia Glassie's mum denied parole

The mother of tortured Rotorua three-year-old Nia Glassie has been denied parole, with the board saying she remained an undue risk to the community.

TV show to highlight brutal attack

Parliament being asked to condemn Fiji brutality

Parliament will be asked to condemn the brutal beating and torture of Fijian prisoners, which Fiji's Prime Minister is standing by.

'I'm really, really lucky'

Sam Doyle's miraculous recovery from a stabbing through three layers of bone in his skull has made him even more grateful for his life.

Bainimarama offers supports to men

Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he will support his men if they were involved in the repeated beating an escaped prisoner.