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Steve Braunias: The sad, strange case of Nikita Tekotia, whose baby daughter was murdered

She failed, acutely and profoundly, to look after and save Arapera Fia.

Mt Albert homicide: Kāinga Ora admit resident complaints before ‘tragedy’

The estate, with 20 one-bedroom units, is known to have had security issues in the past.

'You failed': Dad's grief as mother of 2yo beaten to death sentenced

Arapera Fia was forced to isolate with her killer, who had been diagnosed with Covid-19.

'Enough to level the Sky Tower': Amateur bomb-maker's threat that spurred large-scale evacuation

The wheelchair-bound ex-con had been released from prison two months earlier.

Appeal denied for killer who climbed in bed between dead flatmate and sleeping girlfriend

Jianxin Tu has been denied a final appeal against his sentence of life in prison.

'Targeted incident': Person critically injured after assault at Lower Hutt petrol station

Residents can expect to see an increased police presence.

Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss

The Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.

NZ’s missing people: When does a disappearance become a homicide inquiry?

NZ has only had three cases of someone being convicted of murder without a body.

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.

Mother's plea after son savagely beaten by rival student mob

A boy was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.

The long road to recovery: Random attack turned family's world upside down

Couple thank the community for their 'unreal' support.