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Suspect faces 12 new charges in US hate crime Molotov cocktail attack

Mohamed Sabry Soliman also faces a count of animal cruelty for a dog that was hurt.

Rising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total

As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district.

Man sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide

Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.

'Warzone': Daughter describes walking into bloodied scene in mother's home

Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her mother and staging the scene before she left.

'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man

Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.”

'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt

Two Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.

Diddy trial nears end as both sides rest cases, closing arguments next

The final phases of the high-profile proceedings have been ushered in.

'Significant amount of blood:' Paramedics recount grisly scene in Wellington murder trial

Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in 2024.

Serial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court told

The prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.

New Zealander arrested in France charged with attempted murder of political activist

Laotian political activist Joseph Akaravong was stabbed – allegedly by a Kiwi.

'Deeply concerning': Man pulls knife on woman on Wellington street, police appeal for help

The victim was uninjured and ran for help to a nearby house to phone police.

Video shows man being slammed against stall during night market assault, goods flying

Two people were critically injured at the Pakūranga Night Market yesterday.

Family of man who died after incident with police push for officer body cameras

A petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.

'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash out

And a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.

Night market horror: Two critically injured in serious incident, police hunt offender

Police say they are following lines of inquiry to catch the offender.

Australian sailor with genital herpes removes condom during sex

He admitted not disclosing his genital herpes to the victim.

'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?

Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.

Police seek man after 'deeply concerning' attack on popular Porirua trail

The woman was shaken by the incident.