Witness weeps recalling shots that killed partner
The partner of a man shot dead while she hid from him in a bathroom broke down in an Auckland court today as she recalled hearing the fatal shot.
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Further remand for Nth Canterbury murder accused
A North Canterbury man accused of murdering his partner in February, was further remanded for a month at a brief appearance in Rangiora District Court today.
Woman used baby as shield against alleged rapist
A woman told yesterday how she used her young son as a barrier in a vain attempt to prevent being raped.
Decoy helps man accused of dog baiting slip away
Parole denied for Burrows killer
A man jailed for life for murdering Napier teenager Colleen Burrows in 1987 has been denied parole.
Taxi driver denies flashing, assault of passenger
A moonlighting taxi driver accused of exposing himself to a female passenger, then abducting and indecently assaulting her, appeared in Wellington District Court today.
Woman charged with child's death remanded
The woman charged with the murder of three-year-old Cherish Tahuri-Wright has kept her name suppression today.
New jury in Smail trial
The murder trial of Eric Neil Smail was stopped after an hour in the High Court at Christchurch when a problem arose with the empanelling of the jury.
Three to stand trial for Wairarapa murder
Three young men have been committed for trial for murdering Wairarapa man Paul Irons, who died after a brutal beating last year.