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Army officer faces court-martial on 43 charges, including rape

Fifteen women are expected to testify against him, sharing detailed abuse accounts.

Man admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two others

The infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.

Ponsonby CEO's charge upgraded, faces trial for alleged road-rage assault

The CEO's lawyer is trying to obtain audio of a 16-minute 111 call to police.

Man hands himself into police station after hit-and-run of women and dogs

Mitchell Prouse found his mother lying in a roadside ditch.

Fourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire

Police have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.

Gangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D guns

He was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.

Manhunt expands for US dad accused of killing his three daughters

Authorities found the girls' bodies near Decker's abandoned pick-up truck.

Mushroom poisoning trial: Accused murderer of three family members has her say in court

Patterson lied to authorities, fearing blame for the mushroom poisoning incident.

Manslaughter charge dropped against woman who killed ex-league player after alleged abuse

The defence was set to argue she had suffered long-term domestic violence.

Police seek victim of random assault at Queenstown taxi rank

The victim was looking at his phone near the Cookie Time shop at the time of the incident.

Security guard claims Diddy paid US$100k to hide assault video

Guard testified on day of trial chaos as woman disrupts court.

German police race to charge McCann suspect before prison release

Christian Brueckner plans to flee to a non-extradition country.

How 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing it

Ashton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.

Australian mum accused of killing 3yo daughter dies in prison

Lauren Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell days after the incident.

'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's case

The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.

Cop who stomped on man won't be prosecuted because it's not 'in the public interest'

The officer punched a man, kneed him in the head and stomped on his torso.

Jailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years ago

Michael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after murdering Birgit Brauer in 2005.

Erin Patterson trial: Mother’s Day text message aired in court

Messages between Patterson and her in-laws were key in the defence's argument.