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Carer provoked to kill disabled man, jury told

Public servant acquitted of assault keeps suppression

A high-profile public servant acquitted of hitting his teen son was given permanent suppression of his name and occupation today.

Man 'kicked' off bike did not die from fall - specialist

Tetraplegic didn't want to die, court hears

A tetraplegic whose throat was cut as he watched TV did not agree with his killer that he wanted to die, a court has heard.

Dairy owner stabbed in robbery

Napier police are hunting a "skinny" Maori man wearing dark pants and a blue hoodie after a dairy owner was stabbed this morning.

Cop denies aggressive actions before shooting

Family fly from US for slain jailer's funeral

Tourist attacks 'tarnish' Northland's reputation

Woman charged with murder in Gisborne death

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder after a man was found dead in a Gisborne house this morning.

Mr Asia boss 'NZ's worst serial killer' - insider

Cell notes from a condemned man

I could hear Don gurgling - policeman tells jury of shooting horror

Shield designed to protect taxi drivers

A protective shield for taxi drivers will soon be on the market, with its maker hoping to put an end to a string of serious on-duty attacks.

Father discharged over alleged assault on son

A Christchurch father has been discharged without conviction before trial over a case that could have tested New Zealand's anti-smacking laws.

Family remembers slain NZ Balibo cameraman

Officer tells court he disturbed crime scene

An undercover officer says he took secret equipment from a slain colleague because he didn't want it falling into the wrong hands.