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John Tamihere defends his brother

Radio Live host John Tamihere has defended the innocence of his brother, soon-to-be-released convicted double murderer David Tamihere, on his radio show today.

Dealer who kept drugs in coffin sentenced for shooting

A Tauranga drug dealer who shot another man in the leg with a cut-down rifle and was also caught with 18 cannabis 'tinnies' inside a coffin in his lounge, has been sentenced to 10 months' home detention.

Fatal crash driver cleared of murder

A driver accused of deliberately swerving into a woman's oncoming car has been cleared of her murder. Faaotaota Faaotaota was instead convicted of manslaughter, a charge he had admitted.

Tamihere murders haunt witness

David Tamihere could have given his victims' families closure by revealing Heidi Paakkonen's body, a key witness in the case says.

Gang shooters remain at large

Police officer injured in pursuit after burglary attack

A man who disturbed burglars was attacked and left with head injuries and an officer injured when he later tried to arrest a suspect.

Drunken Navy men terrorise household

Freed killer Tamihere keeps his last secret

David Tamihere will not have to reveal where Heidi Paakkonen's body is hidden when he is freed.

Party brawl victim still critical

Preschooler's killer to be freed

The man who bashed James Whakaruru repeatedly until he died, aged 4, will spend Christmas a free man - despite fears he will reoffend.

Mother keeps vigil for son

MP attacked over war

Home invasion stabbing

Family of first victim shocked to learn of Hemmings murder

An Australian family has learned that the man who killed their daughter and sister went on to stab Austin Hemmings.

Lack of help astounds petrol station hold-up hero

Man arrested after hammer attack