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Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide
Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'
Red Fox Tavern: Unnamed defendant freaked out, knew he would get 'turned over'
Accused: 'I'm not the offender for this Red Fox Tavern, no way.'
Family member asked accused: Did Red Fox Tavern heist have 'anything to do with you?'
Earlier that week the unnamed defendant had practised using a shotgun, court heard.
Red Fox Tavern trial: Jury learn accused committed prior robbery
There has been a turn in the Red Fox Tavern trial today.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'
The third day of the high-profile trial has begun.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years on
The second day of a high-profile trial has started.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Barman shot dead after throwing glass at armed robber
Defence lawyer: 'This case is one of New Zealand's long-standing and terrible mysteries.'
Trial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robbery
The jury that will decide on an infamous cold case has been selected today.
Whangamatā riot: Cop kicks youth in back during NYE riot
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
Whangamatā riot: 54yo local man charged with inciting disorderly behaviour over livestream
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Prominent iwi leader appears in court over alleged $364k fraud
Despite not entering a plea, Roger Pikia said he'd 'vigorously defend the charges'.
Sleeping baby carjacking: Offender gets home detention as 'last chance'
A 53-year-old man was asking for the chance to turn his life around, the judge said.
No charges after 4-month-old Waikato baby dies in hot car
Waiata Edwards was sleeping in a bassinet in a van while home renovations were being done.
'He is my hero': Manager's lucky escape after armed robbers hit two Hamilton stores simultaneously
Store manager counts himself 'very, very lucky' to have escaped a machete attack.
Top Mongrel Mob gangster and 28 others arrested in big drug bust; cars, cash and guns seized
Four clan labs closed down and more than $1 million in assets held.
Accused shoplifter charged with assault after spitting at police
"It's something our officers shouldn't have to put up with."
Horror weekend on our roads: 5 dead in 4 crashes
Provisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.
Afghan-Kiwi's plea to reunite with family
"We are really worried about my brother's safety in Afghanistan."
Volcanic eruption: Kiwi group's lucky escape near Stromboli
Kiwis stranded near explosion: "Our anchor got stuck in the rocks at the time."
Almighty bang: Injured Kiwi recalls Venice cruise crash
"Walking through the dining room was just chaos, there was stuff all over the place."
Stolen car hits tractor after fleeing police
The driver then crashed a second time on a bridge near the Taupiri cemetery.
Teenager swept from rocks: Ocean search to resume in Raglan
"Wear a lifejacket, even if you are standing on the rocks. Wear a lifejacket."
McCready credits personal locator beacon in rescue
"At that sort of heart rate you are at a high risk of a heart attack."
Hamilton councillor: Aussie crims 'not playing tiddlywinks'
"They give the New Zealand gangs a harder edge"