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Drawings based on his memories of some of his female victims were released by the FBI.
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California law says he isn't a murderer. Prosecutors disagree
NYT: No one accused him of killing anyone, but Neko Wilson was still facing death penalty.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces trial for 'paedo' insult of diver
British diver who was branded a paedophile by Musk is seeking more than $75k in damages.
The raisin situation: What happened when one man tried to change the industry
NYT: He wanted to change things for the better. He got more than he bargained for.
Whangārei student gets into Stanford PhD programme
Only about 15 graduate students are accepted by the PhD programme each year.
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Dramatic video shows orca pod hunting and killing the grey whale and calf.
Terror plot foiled: Army vet planned California attack as Chch revenge
Army veteran is reported to have targeted a white supremacist rally in California.
Ardern: Our hearts go out to the Jewish community
New Zealand's resolve about social media is strong, says Jacinda Ardern.
California synagogue shooter 'inspired by Christchurch'
Multiple people hospitalised after a shooting at a synagogue in California.
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Young Whanganui athletes have featured significantly in the New Zealand rankings
The Kiwi start-up 'loved' by Mila Kunis
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State wants to turn humans into compost
US state proves fertile ground for those who want to stay in their gardens for good.
US charity concerts join 'You Are Us' cause
Kiwi acts line up to perform in US concerts to raise money for Christchurch victims.
First flight of world's largest plane by wingspan
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Death penalty sought for Golden State Killer
DNA linked Joseph DeAngelo to at least 13 murders and 50 rapes in the 1970s and 1980s.
Whanganui athletes ready to tackle North American form
Three Whanganui athletes are in-form and ready to tackle North American form on track.
Watch: US man steals chainsaw by stuffing it in his pants
He's definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed.
'Our country is full': Trump takes swing at migrants
'There is indeed an emergency on our southern border' says the US commander-in-chief
Family killed in murder-suicide plot, jury rules
Jennifer and Sarah Hart killed themselves and their six adopted kids last year.
Mums 'drugged kids' before driving off California cliff
Authorities say the mums drugged themselves and their six adopted kids before the crash.
Short on space: How Disney plans to curb Star Wars crowds
While die-hard Star Wars fanatics are willing to wait hours most will not relish the idea.
Nicole Kidman's wedding ban no surprise, says Scientology founder's great-grandson
The great-grandson of Scientology's founder reveals how the church deals with outsiders.
His hoax call led to a fatal shooting. Now he's been sentenced to 20 years
An online dispute between two gamers led to a police call out to an innocent man's house.
Inside eerie Boeing Max 8 'boneyard'
The remote location works as the perfect storage for the retired planes.
Watch: Man's terrifying reaction to having gym membership cancelled
Footage shows staff member standing by reception desk as the car rams into building.
Opinion: Getting to grips with the violence inside us
We need to understand our 'dark side' if we are to combat family violence
Comment: Brutal irony of Hollywood cheating scam
Comment: Many questions surround the celebrity's ensnared in the admissions bribery scam.
Johnson & Johnson to pay $42m in baby powder cancer payout
Jury finds the baby powder a "substantial contributing factor" in woman's illness.
Racing track closes after 21 horses die in 10 weeks
21 horses have died since the winter season began at the start of the year.
Officers who fatally shot Stephon Clark will not be charged
The 22-year-old unarmed black man was shot last year, setting off protests.
This is what Disney's epic new Star Wars land will look like
From building your own droids and lightsabers — this is the new Star Wars world.