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Murder accused worried boy was sick, court told

A woman accused of murdering the toddler in her care told her cousin she thought he was sick the day he went to hospital, a court hears.

Attempted murderer jailed for 'brain explosion'

Accused inmate shackled to guard

Hammer attack in Hamilton

Police allege P abuse led to violent rampage

Navtej Singh jury out for third night

Backpacker murderer loses appeal

Toddler Bulger's killer back in UK prison

Man beaten with bar in violent robbery

Jury undecided over 'seven-in-one' trial

Liquor store death jury retires for night

The jury has retired to decide whether seven people are guilty of various charges in connection with the 2008 shooting of Navtej Singh.

'Grope' claims against Kurariki investigated

Police and Corrections are investigating claims that NZ's youngest convicted killer groped two Herald on Sunday journalists.

Elderly man's murder brought pain, grief - daughter

Murdered man's daughter tells of pain

The daughter of an 81-year-old murder victim told a court today his brutal killing has brought her family enormous heartache and pain.

Solace for taxi widow as police identify killer

Shot mum's family living a nightmare

The Beavans say they have been to hell and back and just want justice for their daughter. But nothing will bring her back.

Man jailed for murder seeks appeal

Teen stabbed in the neck