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'Terror cell' suspects detained by Russia linked to Moscow attack

Russia claims to have broken up a so-called 'terrorist cell' in southern Russia.

'Bizarre and horrifying scene': Father bound 3yo in packing tape for an hour

"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."

Father charged after 9-year-old's body found in burning car

Officials say man doused vehicle with petrol and set it on fire at New Jersey high school.

Sushi shop stabbing: Locals return to Browns Bay centre after body removed

The victim is recovering in hospital.

Sushi shop attack: Police remove stabber's body

Police say their scene examination is almost over.

Caught on video: Bungling young bandit jailed for jewellery heist

He and his underage accomplices hit two Auckland businesses, causing $400,000 in losses.

'Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant dead

Assailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.

‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehicle

Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lawsuit: 50 Cent’s ex accused of being disgraced rapper’s ‘sex worker’

50 Cents and Diddy have had a long-running feud. Now, bombshell claims may explain why.

Gisborne brawl deaths: Assault charge upgraded to cause grievous bodily harm

Incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured

Woman charged with murder after Hamilton death, appears via AVL from hospital bed

The victim was found dead in a home in the northern Hamilton suburb of Rototuna at 2am.

Takanini fried chicken shop hit by robbers armed with knife

Staff appeared visibly shaken following the incident.

'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured arm

The neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.

'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower

“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.

No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'

Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.

'Tragically taken': Man celebrating 21st birthday and gang member killed in Gisborne brawl

Family members said he was 'taken from us on what was meant to be his special night'.

Identities revealed of two men accused of killing Head Hunters member in park brawl

A third murder co-defendant lost suppression but has a month to decide if he will appeal.

Young murder victim died in mum's arms as primary school students walked home

The killing was one of two murder allegations Tamati Simpson initially faced.