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All Black pick irks victim's mother

The mother of a man allegedly assaulted by new All Black "superman" Rene Ranger is stunned he has been picked to play in tonight's test.

Mokaraka avoids jail sentence

NZ bashing accused remanded in custody

A New Zealander charged with the brutal bashing of an Irish backpacker in Sydney was remanded in custody when the court process finally began today.

Glowing references help keep cops out of jail

Murdered farmer's widow: 'I was so in love with you'

The widow of murdered farmer Scott Guy, who is pregnant with the couple's second son, paid an emotional tribute to her slain husband at his funeral today.

Funeral for shot farmer

NZer accused of backpacker bashing extradited

A New Zealand man has arrived in Sydney to face court over an attack that left an Irish backpacker with brain damage.

Shot actor sentenced to community service

Actor Rob Mokaraka has been sentenced to 400 hours of community work and supervision after an incident at his Auckland home last year.

Katikati man critical after stabbing

'Good Samaritan' comes forward

A retired policeman has come forward as the good Samaritan police were seeking in relation to events surrounding the murder of Donald Stewart.

Police search for gun used to kill farmer

Police are searching the area where dairy farmer Scott Guy was shot in an effort to find the gun used to kill him.

Kiwi to confront mass killer

Rower Rob Hamill hopes to meet the Khmer Rouge henchman who ran the prison where his brother Kerry was tortured and killed.

Powerful air rifles 'killers in the wrong hands'

Shot police upbeat despite wounds

Veteran police dog handler Bruce Lamb is still managing to maintain his sense of humour, despite losing his 'best friend'.

Detectives appeal for help over farm killing

Murder charge

Pub blaze blamed on robbers who doused hotelier with petrol

Three knives found at scene of homicide