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Maid case death sentence 'a warning' for Malaysians

Farmer death: Police say no link to drugs at this stage

Stroke victim seeks mercy-killing ruling

Death for Malaysian in Indonesia maid murder

A Malaysian court sentenced a man to death for murdering his Indonesian maid in a landmark verdict.

Murdered farmer's house vandalised last year - police

Windows were smashed and walls tagged at the home of a murdered Manawatu farmer last year, but police say there is no connection between the two crimes.

Gunmen massacre guests in Mexico

Gunman armed with stolen rifle

A West Auckland man seriously wounded when police shot him was armed with an air rifle he had allegedly stolen from a neighbour.

Key backs move to boost gun access

New Orleans faces up to day of shame

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Call for vests for ambo staff

Career criminal earned six-figure income in prison

One of NZ's most-notorious career criminals pulled in a six-figure income while in jail - then picked up legal aid as well.

Sleepless and pregnant, widow won't go home

Kylee Guy, the pregnant widow of farmer Scott Guy is never likely to return to the rural Feilding home where he was gunned down.

Police unit looking at their own

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Sword attack for lunch

Brutal attack on mother