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Countdown stabbing: Man jailed 13 years for frenzied knife attack

The man responsible for a knife attack at a Dunedin supermarket has been jailed.

100 teens in Wellington street brawl, throw cans at police

It took about 35 officers to clear the area.

Revealed: High-profile Oz gang member charged with assaulting woman before his death

Police charged 501 deportee with assault without formal statement from alleged victim.

Pedestrian killed: Two 18yos charged after alleged Auckland hit-and-run

The incident occurred at 2.35am on Sunday.

Framed? Prominent businesswoman's killer wanted world to think investor did it, defence says

Prosecutors said it was clear defendant Fang Sun was embittered after losing over $25m.

How a single punch shattered the lives of one young couple

Violent attack at New Plymouth bar shows the "danger of alcohol and youth", judge says.

Auckland man charged with manslaughter, three weeks after fatal shooting

The defendant, already in custody for a related charge, has been granted name suppression.

'A lucky break': Teen rapist avoids jail for 'appalling' attacks on girls

'I truly feared for my life that night and that terror never left me.'

Police name young dad who died after Invercargill stabbing

Police found one man unconscious with stab wounds. He died at the scene.

Homicide at Favona boarding house: Man charged with assault

Police have not ruled out laying further charges.

'A dump': Homicide investigation at rundown boarding house in Favona

Police are carrying out a scene investigation at the rundown Oceanic Lodge.

'Battle of his career': Will Smith's next move after shock resignation

"The impact of the backlash has hit Will hard," as he waits for Academy to reveal penalty.

'Just put on a wig': Host rips into Jada Pinkett Smith over Will's Oscars attack

Comedian Bill Maher tackled the Oscars slap, but took aim at Jada, not Will.

Family's heartbreak: She came to NZ for a safer life; she was killed in her own home

The family of a Colombian woman allegedly murdered in Christchurch speak to the Herald.

Teacher loses licence after assault leaves boy with bloody nose

Te Kawe Terence Ratu pled guilty to assault after his actions left boy with a bloody nose.

Police were 'prepared' to arrest Will Smith, Chris Rock saved him

The LAPD were prepared to arrest Will Smith for battery after he slapped Chris Rock.

'I'm not going!': Court outburst as killer sent to psychiatric facility

Murder defendant Ricky Rafferty was found unfit to stand trial last year.

Chris Rock looks stunned in video after Oscars slap

Footage has emerged of Chris Rock looking stunned after he was hit by Will Smith.