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Father charged with dangerous driving causing death of two of his kids

Two of his children were killed, a third was critically injured.

Yanfei Bao: Alleged kidnapping and murder leaves community on edge

"There’s an increased unsettledness or anxiety", a community group says.

One dead, two injured in Pukekohe crash

The crash on Paerata Road (SH22) was reported to police at 5.10pm.

14-year-old linked to spike in vehicle thefts in leafy North Shore suburbs

Vehicle crime has risen dramatically in the area, say police.

Man killed by falling branch while trimming tree

Police were called to the rural property last night.

What happens to Lauren Dickason now?

Justice Cameron Mander told the jury Dickason’s future was now up to him.

Jury finds mother guilty of murdering three children

Is killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?

Special report: How Dickason family's new life in NZ descended into tragedy and heartbreak

Herald senior crime journalist Sam Sherwood reports on a tragedy in small town NZ.

Police arrest associate of Queen St murder accused

With the shooter still at large, police release new details about a car connected to him.

Caught with phone in prison: Parole refused again for killer of Scottish tourist

Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.

Woman admits stabbing partner 22 times in the bath

She then messaged her kids to say sorry and transferred $45,000.

Murder charge laid in case of Yanfei Bao; police seek spade, clothes

Police believe a brand new spade and clothing items were disposed of in Christchurch.

Scam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k

'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'

Vehicle stolen with two-month-old baby inside in West Auckland

The car with the baby inside was found a short time later, 1.3km from where it was stolen.

Knife-wielding 501 deportee who terrified gym-goers heard voices, wanted to 'punish society'

“To be honest, I wanted to kill someone,” he said of the random attacks.

Auckland man accused of punching police dog faces officer assault charges

The defendant could face up to three years' imprisonment if found guilty of the charges.

Murder, infanticide or insanity - jury retires in trial of killer mum Lauren Dickason

Is killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?

Timaru sudden death ‘unexplained’: Police

Police are speaking with a number of people in relation to the sudden death.