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'Aimless, shameless coward': Cop killer's accomplice jailed

Bracken's actions too serious for home detention sentence, judge says.

Man found not guilty of father-in-law's manslaughter

A High Court jury has returned its verdict in a Rotorua manslaughter case.

Gabby Petito family speak for first time since murder

Gabby Petito's family speak for the first time since their daughter's death and showed off new tattoos, which they said were designed by Petito. Video / AP

Auckland homicides: Lockdown death accused could face trial next year

Alleged lockdown stabbing killer could go on trial next year after Favona man's death.

Hamilton man to face murder charge after woman's death

The man will face more charges - including one of murder - on Friday.

'Beautiful little girls': Family memorial service for sisters killed at Timaru home

Family service in Pretoria celebrates the lives of the little girls killed in Timaru.

Mt Albert residents feel unsafe after death of Lena Zhang Harrap

Mt Albert resident said the safety and security of the community is gone.

Whenuapai knife killing: Not guilty of murder

The Crown said he had no need to stay and stab his ex-friend. He said it was an accident.

Torture video puts brakes on Thai police chief with taste for Ferraris

Video of suspect being suffocated shines spotlight on corruption within force.

'They adored those children': Family, friends in South Africa 'in shock' over deaths

The couple reportedly struggled to conceive their children and "absolutely adored" them.

Help offered to get wider family of slain sisters into New Zealand

MIQ officials are working with police to help overseas family needing to travel here.

20 years on: Robert Durst found guilty of murdering best friend

Durst was not in court for the verdict from the jury that deliberated about seven hours.

Timaru tragedy: Mum accused of murdering three young daughters appears in court

A 40-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murdering three children.

Timaru tragedy: Former nanny says they were 'awesome kids'

Parents "loved their kids like nobody's business", former nanny in South Africa says.

Timaru tragedy: Woman charged over death of three children

The woman is set to appear in court this morning over the death of three young girls.

Man, 23, accused of teen's murder appears in court

A South Auckland man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old.

Timaru tragedy: Three children dead, person in hospital - neighbour heard a bang, sobbing, moaning

Emergency services were called just after 10pm.

Man, 23, charged with teen girl's murder - her family 'relieved'

The man is due to appear in court this afternoon.