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Molenaar inquest: Partner weeps as suicide notes read in court

Jan Molenaar's partner has told an inquest she warned police that there would be trouble when he came home and found them searching his home.

Inquest into Napier siege: Latest updates

nzherald.co.nz's Edward Gay reports live from the inquest into the Napier gun siege.

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Police allege boy bashed up at home, given dope

Rapist broke into home

Voice from the grave pins hit on Adams

Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint for $30

Two men held a knife to a taxi driver's throat before pushing him out of his cab and driving off - for $30 in coins.

Man still critical after beating

Army trainee quits after attack

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<i>Kerre Woodham</i> - Grant mercy for attack survivor

RSA victim Susan Couch's ongoing battle with successive governments for compensation is not one she should have to be fighting.

Grieving father regrets moving to killer nation

Arrests after police officers injured by drunken 'cowardly bullies'

Three teenage boys were arrested last night in relation to a pack attack which left two police officers seriously injured.

Notorious tourist murderer let out of prison

Convicted double-murderer David Tamihere - who killed two Swedish tourists in 1990 - has had his first proper taste of freedom in 21 years.

I hate the killer, not the country, says Karen's dad

Couple die in US

NZ murder record among worst

New Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.

Parole denied frozen dog-roll killer who won't confess