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Wife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' home

The Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.

Doorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'

Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.

Charity cricket match held for murdered mate

Murder victim David Bridgwater has been remembered on the cricket pitch.

Dark City - The Cleaner is a murder mystery with a Kiwi twist

Get the blood pumping with this Kiwi serial killer flick set in the heart of Christchurch.

'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of struggles

Trayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.

At least 53 men massacred amid tribal violence in Papua New Guinea

The deaths are a result of a major escalation of an ongoing conflict between two tribes.

'Senseless and cowardly act of violence': Marcellin College responds to attack on student

'We condemn this senseless and cowardly act of violence.'

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder of three children

Police officers were called to a Bristol home shortly after midnight.

'Bunch of cowards': Councillor condemns 10-person pack attack on boy by rival school students

The young victim was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.

Self-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangers

He filmed himself laughing as he posed with the bloody murder weapon next to a victim.

'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss

'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.

Killer mum Lauren Dickason could be sentenced in March

The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.

Lack of jurors stops murder trial restarting

Fewer than 30 people showed up for jury service.

Person charged with assaulting police officer after school brawl

A Hamilton college went into lockdown after a brawl.

Child killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been considered

Two-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.

Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss

The crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.

'Feared for his life': Gang member robbed man after being out of jail for just a week

Hagen Henare had earlier been involved in kidnapping a woman for a gang boss.

Man who attacked Las Vegas judge now charged with attempted murder

Court records show Deobra Redden was found competent to stand trial.