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Bain sets off to see the world
Freed murder accused David Bain flew out of New Zealand yesterday to find a new home overseas.

Govt introduces bill to scrap provocation defence
Accused killers will no longer be able to rely on the defence that they were provoked if a Government Bill is passed.

Whanau insist James Takamore's body stays put
High Court sides with widow but dead man's hapu say they will keep remains.

Weatherston jail interview 'broke security'
TV3 wrongly infiltrated a prison to speak to convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston, says the Corrections Department.

'Read before criticising', minister tells lawyers
Justice Minister Simon Power and lawyers trade blows over his rape case proposals.

Sophie's killer will be target in jail: expert
Clayton Weatherston faces a tough time in jail for murdering Sophie Elliott then how he acted in court.

Weatherston taunted on arrival in jail - report
Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston has reportedly been taunted on his arrival in Christchurch Men's Prison amid reports of a bounty being made for his 'unpleasant death'.