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Hunter devastated at death: friend

A man who mistook a woman at a campsite before he allegedly shot and killed her is said to be devastated and is vowing to give up guns.

Boy admits killing 11-year-old mate

A 13-year-old East Coast boy has become one of New Zealand's youngest killers after admitting a charge of manslaughter today.

Apartment death charge now murder

Mohammad Hamid-Zadeh appeared in Auckland District Court this afternoon charged with the murder of Farasad Razani, who was found dead at the upmarket Quadrant apartments.

Crash accused had said he 'might as well' kill himself, court told

A man accused of murdering a woman by deliberately swerving into her car said he "might as well" kill himself, a court had been told.

'Cowardly' attack on officers slammed

Hamilton's top police officer has labelled a brutal attack on two of his staff this weekend as 'cowardly' and 'unacceptable'.

Man admits killing friends in pursuit crash

A man has admitted killing his two friends when he sped away from police and crashed into two power poles.

Canadian gunman goes on rampage

Resident slain in 23rd floor flat

A man is likely to be charged with murder or manslaughter after the death of a man in one of Auckland's most upmarket apartment buildings.

Hunter's actions provoke anger

Fellow hunters have expressed "disgust" at the actions of a man who shot dead a woman after he mistook her for a animal.

Partner's desperate attempt to keep shot woman alive

A young woman was shot in the head and killed - while she was brushing her teeth - by a hunter who thought she was an animal.

Armed youths clash

Officer punched

Woman dead after hunting tragedy

Police wined and dined Thomas jury, says QC

A group calling for a probe into the wrongful convictions of Arthur Allan Thomas described the atmosphere at the hotel where jurors were staying as a "Bacchanalian carnival".

Teen tells of warning signs before killing

Ex-cop: Chief pressured me on case

A former police officer and MP says he was pressured to change important evidence to the Crewe Royal Commission to suit the police case.

9 years jail for road rage

Attempted murder charge after assault