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Manslaughter accused loses name suppression

Axe attack sister-in-law speaks out

Drink-drive death accused back in court

Firing squad prepare for grisly duty

Condemned double murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner has chosen the firing squad as his method of execution this Friday.

Put aside views on defence, jury told

Taxi killing accused may never stand trial

A man accused of killing an Auckland taxi driver is in custody in China, but the dead man's family may never see him face justice in NZ, a leading lawyer says.

Airgun murder sparks police call for licences

Vehicle yields clues to fate of young dad

Groom attacks father with axe

A man has been jailed for attacking family members with a replica medieval axe on his wedding night, after he was caught kissing a bridesmaid.

Missing father 'likely murdered', say police

Raymond 'Son' Piper has not been seen since May 15 when he disappeared from Paraparaumu.

Case will ruin me, says board member

Police looking for objects linked to Chinese student's murder

Arrogance of a convicted police killer

John Skinner turned his back to the courtroom and gestured defiantly after being found guilty of murdering a police officer.

Man stabbed, bitten chasing burglars

Police-killer loses his freedom and $1m cash

Tears and anger at last farewell

A mother and daughter were farewelled cradling each other in the same coffin, among outpourings of grief at their premature deaths.